What is the average apartment size in Fullerton?

The average size for a Fullerton, CA apartment is 815 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fullerton?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Fullerton is $2,559 per month, a 0.63% increase from last years average of $2,543.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fullerton?

In Fullerton, studios rent for $1,704 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,264 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,901 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,648 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fullerton?

The typical apartment in Fullerton offers about 815 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fullerton?

Studio apartments in Fullerton average 471 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 693 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 994 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,169 sq. ft.

Fullerton, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fullerton?

The typical rent budget in Fullerton ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fullerton?

In Fullerton, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fullerton is $2,559, a 0.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,543.

Studio Apartments at $1,704 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $2,264, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,901 offer 994 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,169 sq ft) for $3,648, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fullerton, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,559	815 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,704	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,264	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,901	994 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,648	1,169 sq. ft.

Fullerton, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Fullerton, CA have increased by 0.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,543 to $2,559.

What's the typical rent budget in Fullerton, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Fullerton, CA (30%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fullerton, CA?

23,170 or 48% of the households in Fullerton, CA are renter-occupied while 24,947 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Buena Park $2,389/month

Stanton $2,426/month

La Habra $2,458/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,559/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Aliso Viejo $3,280/month

Dana Point $3,603/month

Newport Beach $3,744/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fullerton, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Newport Beach	$3,744
Dana Point	$3,603
Aliso Viejo	$3,280
Irvine	$3,245
Ladera Ranch	$3,241
San Clemente	$3,096
Laguna Niguel	$3,047
Laguna Hills	$2,950
Huntington Beach	$2,890
Lake Forest	$2,888
Costa Mesa	$2,856
Mission Viejo	$2,822
Santa Ana	$2,820
Rancho Santa Margarita	$2,810
Orange	$2,809
Laguna Woods	$2,764
Tustin	$2,761
Brea	$2,694
Cypress	$2,640
Fountain Valley	$2,630
Placentia	$2,612
Westminster	$2,510
Garden Grove	$2,500
Anaheim	$2,498
La Habra	$2,458
Stanton	$2,426
Buena Park	$2,389

Fullerton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Aliso Viejo is 31% higher than in Anaheim

$3,280

Aliso Viejo rent is 28% higher than Fullerton average

Average Rent $3,280

$2,498

Anaheim rent is 2% lower than Fullerton average

Average Rent $2,498

How Fullerton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fullerton	$2,559
Los Angeles	$2,755
East Bay	$2,735
San Francisco	$3,915
San Diego	$2,999
Sacramento	$1,884
Oakland	$2,653
Fresno	$1,621
San Jose	$3,246
Alameda	$3,037
Long Beach	$2,702
Anaheim	$2,498
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,890
Santa Ana, CA	$2,820
Orange, CA	$2,809
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,856
Buena Park, CA	$2,389
Downey, CA	$2,285
Garden Grove, CA	$2,500
Tustin, CA	$2,761
Pomona, CA	$2,239

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fullerton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.