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Rental Market Trends in Fullerton, CA

What is the average rent in Fullerton, CA?

$2,126/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Fullerton, CA is $2,126 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Fullerton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fullerton, you can expect to pay about $1,746 per month for a studio, $2,126 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,622 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,352 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,746/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,126/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,622/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,352/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,006/month
576 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,101/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,097/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,567/month
2,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,162/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,952/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,064/month
1,491 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,225/month
1,868 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,960/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,094/month
1,546 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fullerton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fullerton, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fullerton, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
48% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Based on current rent prices, Santa Fe District, SoCo and Camden Parkside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Fe District
$2,645/month
682 Sq Ft
SoCo
$2,653/month
712 Sq Ft
Camden Parkside
$2,756/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Fullerton
$3,008/month
721 Sq Ft
Malvern Creek
$3,151/month
868 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Based on current rent prices, Malvern Creek, Downtown Fullerton and Camden Parkside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Malvern Creek
$3,151/month
868 Sq Ft
Downtown Fullerton
$3,008/month
721 Sq Ft
Camden Parkside
$2,756/month
761 Sq Ft
SoCo
$2,653/month
712 Sq Ft
Santa Fe District
$2,645/month
682 Sq Ft

Which Fullerton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fullerton with the most apartments available are Downtown Fullerton, Camden Parkside and SoCo .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Fullerton
$3,008/month
721 Sq Ft
Camden Parkside
$2,756/month
761 Sq Ft
SoCo
$2,653/month
712 Sq Ft
Malvern Creek
$3,151/month
868 Sq Ft
Santa Fe District
$2,645/month
682 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fullerton, CA?

Because the average rent in Fullerton is $2,126, you’ll want to make about $7,086 per month or $85,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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1-2 Beds | $2,550 - $3,545

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Placentia, CA 92870

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,440 - $4,410

Property Management Companies in Fullerton, CA

Advanced Management Company
Advanced Management Company
  • 63

    Communities

  • 11,666

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

15 Communities in Fullerton
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 43

    Communities

  • 10,439

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

14 Communities in Fullerton
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Rondell Homes
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,088

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

11 Communities in Fullerton
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L'Abri Management, Inc.
  • 44

    Communities

  • 2,173

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

10 Communities in Fullerton
Satellite Management Company
Satellite Management Company
  • 22

    Communities

  • 3,266

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

8 Communities in Fullerton
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,268

    Communities

  • 908,032

    Units

  • 843

    Cities

7 Communities in Fullerton
AMC
AMC
  • 644

    Communities

  • 126,203

    Units

  • 257

    Cities

6 Communities in Fullerton
Anza Management Company
Anza Management Company
  • 71

    Communities

  • 11,285

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

6 Communities in Fullerton

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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