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Last updated on July 6, 2026
Average rent in
Fullerton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fullerton rent stands today
Fullerton, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,808/month. Renters are paying $360 more per month on average than last year, with no change month to month as the market sits at its peak level for 2026-07.
Compared to national trends
Fullerton runs roughly 1.44× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of California metros with a total of 130 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Fullerton rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $4,200/month and 4+ bedrooms $5,300/month. Houses command a median of $4,500/month compared to $2,470/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Fullerton rose by 12.2% year over year, diverging from the broadly flat citywide trend. This segment commands a median rent of $5,300/month, a clear shift for larger units compared to other bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Fullerton
$2,807/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fullerton is $2,807 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $857 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fullerton
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fullerton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fullerton, CA
Average rent prices in Fullerton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fullerton, CA
Rent prices in Fullerton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fullerton is $2,470, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fullerton run $2,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  1% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | 5% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Fullerton | $2,698 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,470 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Downtown Fullerton
Average rent
$2,698
Apartments
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fullerton, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fullerton, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fullerton and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fullerton
44%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fullerton, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$2,400
2%$2,500
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2%$2,154
5%$2,496
2%$3,422
3%$3,500
9%$2,695
5%$2,972
4%$2,549
1%$2,295
6%Discover rentals in Fullerton, CA
5h ago
2429 Greenwich Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
2012 Ward St, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
3 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
2012 Ward St, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
550 Williamson Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
1406 W Roberta Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
1001 Starbuck St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$4,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,357–$4,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fullerton
2264 Andrews Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,362–$3,676
Price drop
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
1261 Deerpark Dr, Fullerton, CA 92831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,609
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
141 W Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,399–$3,407
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,727–$4,077
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,697–$3,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,362–$3,676
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,362–$3,676
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1220 Deerpark Dr, Fullerton, CA 92831
2 beds
2 baths
$2,899–$3,112
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fullerton, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fullerton rental market.
How much is rent in Fullerton?
The average rent in Fullerton is $2,807 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fullerton?
Average rent prices in Fullerton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Fullerton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fullerton is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $857 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fullerton?
To comfortably afford rent in Fullerton, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fullerton?
One-bedroom apartments in Fullerton averaged around $2,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,800 per month. These figures represent the current market rates in this Orange County college town.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).