California State University at Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

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California State University at Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

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California State University at Fullerton is an intellectual and cultural center of southern California, driving workforce and economic development since its founding in 1957. Home to one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States, Cal State Fullerton leverages the power of diversity, collaborative spirit, and academic excellence to exact transformation and change.

Regarded as a commuter campus, CSUF borders the Orange Freeway. Should you desire a shorter commute, it may be helpful to look for housing near your most-visited parts of campus. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics students and faculty could benefit from housing on the west side of campus, near Nutwood Avenue. Those frequenting the College of Arts might prefer to search for apartments on the east side of campus, with access to Dorothy Lane.

CSUF contains a massive arboretum, recreation center, and performing arts center. It’s also nearby major attractions like Disneyland, Brea Mall, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Chino Hills State Park. Downtown Los Angeles and the beaches are just a short drive from CSUF as well.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Fullerton, CA is $1,789 for a studio, $2,109 for one bedroom, $2,623 for two bedrooms, and $3,358 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fullerton has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 435 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,789/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 664 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,109/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,623/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,239 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,358/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Beechwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

979 Students

Robert C. Fisler Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

895 Students

Acacia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

718 Students

Laguna Road Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

602 Students

Sunset Lane Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

732 Students

Beechwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

979 Students

Robert C. Fisler Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

895 Students

D. Russell Parks Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

792 Students

Ladera Vista Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

775 Students

Nicolas Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

631 Students

Troy High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,584 Students

Sunny Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,429 Students

Fullerton Union High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,880 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

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

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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 September 2025.