Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Average rent in
Fullerton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fullerton, CA rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,625/month. Renters today are paying $112 less per month on average than last year as the market cools slightly from its recent peak in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fullerton runs 36.4% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for Southern California metros with a limited total rental inventory of 92 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents are $1,770/month, 1-bedrooms are $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms are $2,835/month. The 4+ bedroom segment reaches $6,500/month, covering a wide range of rents by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment increased 30.1% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline of 2.9%. This segment's rise shows a distinct upward trend within Fullerton's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Fullerton
$2,625/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fullerton is $2,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fullerton
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fullerton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fullerton, CA
Average rent prices in Fullerton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fullerton run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,835.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,770 | 2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,835 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 13% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Fullerton | $2,512 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,835
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
Downtown Fullerton
Average rent
$2,512
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
10%
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
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fullerton, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,471
3%$2,307
4%$2,447
8%$3,150
$2,147
8%$2,525
3%$3,220
5%$3,074
1%$2,684
6%$2,795
5%$2,400
3%$2,150
10%Discover rentals in Fullerton, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
2012 Ward St, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
3 baths
$1,300
House for rent
1d ago
1148 1148 - 1156 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fullerton
1412 S Citrus Ave #13, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1616 Picadilly Way, Fullerton, CA 92833
2 beds
1 bath
$2,290
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fullerton
1507 S Roosevelt Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
5 beds
2 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Aug 8
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
23h ago
1001 Starbuck St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,751 –$6,649
Apartment for rent
23h ago
714 Oceanview Dr, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,197–$3,676
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,417–$3,419
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,297–$3,917
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,297–$3,917
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1203 N Gilbert St, Fullerton, CA 92833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,197–$3,676
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,417–$3,419
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2341 Daphne Pl, Fullerton, CA 92833
3 beds
2 baths
$3,297–$3,917
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3100 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,007–$3,009
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,633–$3,623
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 $2,625 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fullerton?
Average rent prices in Fullerton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $700 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 $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fullerton?
Winter months like January offer the best rental deals in Fullerton, with rents about 6.8% lower than peak summer months. November and December are also less competitive with lower demand compared to July and August.
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).