Brookside
5600 Orangethorpe Ave,
La Palma, CA 90623
$2,190 - $2,765
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fullerton, CA
What is the average rent in Fullerton, CA?
$2,090/month
Average Rent
664 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Fullerton, CA is $2,090 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,786 per month for a studio, $2,090 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,597 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,231 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fullerton, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fullerton, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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1%
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17%
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30%
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52%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton?
Based on current rent prices, SoCo, Santa Fe District and Downtown Fullerton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton?
Based on current rent prices, Malvern Creek, Camden Parkside and Downtown Fullerton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton.
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Which Fullerton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fullerton with the most apartments available are Malvern Creek, Downtown Fullerton and SoCo .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fullerton, CA?
Because the average rent in Fullerton is $2,090, you’ll want to make about $6,966 per month or $83,592 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.
How does Fullerton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fullerton, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.