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Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Fullerton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Fullerton rent stands today
Fullerton, CA rent is essentially flat year over year with a modest decline of 0.7%, sitting at a current median of $2,650/month. Renters are paying $162 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent edged up 0.6%.
Compared to national trends
Fullerton rents run 36.0% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 113 total rentals, with a mix of apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Fullerton rent for about $1,964/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,105/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,788/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,000 and $4,800/month respectively, while houses command a median rent of $4,300/month compared to $2,444/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Fullerton
$2,650/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Fullerton is $2,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $701 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fullerton
113
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fullerton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fullerton, CA
Average rent prices in Fullerton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,444, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Fullerton run $2,146 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,741.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,963 | 1% |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,105 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,787 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Fullerton | $2,373 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,444 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,963
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,105
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,787
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Downtown Fullerton
Average rent
$2,373
Apartments
Average rent
$2,444
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
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
36%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fullerton, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,299
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12%$3,095
3%$2,250
9%$2,512
3%$3,200
1%$3,195
7%$2,642
4%$2,862
3%$2,502
1%$2,447
3%Discover rentals in Fullerton, CA
1d ago
2429 Greenwich Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
2012 Ward St, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Fullerton
1649 Via Mirada #D, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1148 1148 - 1156 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
1406 W Roberta Ave #NA, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,250
House for rent
Available Jun 7
6h ago
1001 Starbuck St, Fullerton, CA 92833
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,758–$6,490
Price drop
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
130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,489–$3,372
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,667–$3,708
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,529–$3,819
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1261 Deerpark Dr, Fullerton, CA 92831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,529–$3,819
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,489–$3,372
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,750
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,667–$3,708
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
1 bath
$3,397–$3,708
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,257–$3,357
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1261 Deerpark Dr, Fullerton, CA 92831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$3,359
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 $2,650 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fullerton?
Average rent prices in Fullerton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Fullerton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fullerton is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 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 $106,000/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).