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Downtown Fullerton Fullerton, CA

A thriving downtown district just north of Anaheim

Urban Scenic Commuter

Nestled directly north of Anaheim and only 26 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Downtown Fullerton is the charming downtown district to a vibrant city. With easy access to the Fullerton Amtrak Station and Interstate 5, residents of this commercial center can easily commute to and from the heart of Fullerton. Downtown is the proud home to Fullerton College, Fullerton Union High School, and Amerige Park. Friendly to both students and families, this is the ideal community for those interested in excellent public schools, colleges, and well-kept neighborhood parks.

From the Slide Bar Rock N’ Roll Kitchen to the Night Owl to Matador Cantina, Downtown Fullerton offers an array of local businesses, from bars and cafes to breweries and restaurants. Although Downtown Fullerton has an urban vibe, there are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had, including hiking and biking along the Fullerton Loop. The city of Fullerton has plenty to offer renters, including upscale apartments, and Downtown is the heart of it all.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Fullerton is $2,365 for a studio, $2,581 for one bedroom, $3,137 for two bedrooms, and $4,033 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Fullerton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 612 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,365/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,581/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,040 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,033/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fullerton Arboretum
  • Craig Regional Park
  • Children's Museum at La Habra
  • La Habra Historical Museum
  • Anaheim Equestrian Center

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.