Average Rent in Fullerton, CA
4 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,774/mo
Cheapest
$2,257/mo
Properties
4
Units
31
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Fullerton, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fullerton, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pinnacle at Fullerton Apartments
229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
City Pointe Apartments
130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Wilshire Promenade Apartments
141 W Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Malden Station by Windsor Apartments
250 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle at Fullerton Apartments 229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA | $2,257 | $2,707 | $3.21 | 4.7 (216) | 14 |
| 2 | City Pointe Apartments 130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA | $2,489 | $2,838 | $3.24 | 4.4 (94) | 9 |
| 3 | Wilshire Promenade Apartments 141 W Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA | $2,507 | $2,757 | $3.72 | 4.6 (84) | 6 |
| 4 | Malden Station by Windsor Apartments 250 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA | $3,002 | $3,011 | -- | 4.5 (296) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Pinnacle at Fullerton Apartments
4.7 (216)229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
City Pointe Apartments
4.4 (94)130 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Wilshire Promenade Apartments
4.6 (84)141 W Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Malden Station by Windsor Apartments
4.5 (296)250 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Fullerton, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fullerton, CA is $2,774 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,257 at Pinnacle at Fullerton Apartments to $3,002 at Malden Station by Windsor Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,326/mo | $2,257/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,686/mo | $2,489/mo | 17 |
| 2 Bed | $3,190/mo | $3,002/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fullerton, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fullerton, CA averages $2,686/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,190/mo. At the local median household income of $104,219, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fullerton, CA at $2,124/mo. The current tracked market average runs 31% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fullerton, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fullerton, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$111,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,774/mo.
Comfortable income
$133,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,257/mo), you need to earn at least $90,000/year.
Median household income in Fullerton, CA is $104,219 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fullerton, CA
Overall prices in Fullerton, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fullerton, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,774 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,118/mo |
Population
141,278
Median household income
$104,219
Census median rent
$2,124/mo
Rent as % of income
36.1%
Median age
36.1
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Fullerton, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fullerton, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +4% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +16% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -18% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -9% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -1% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +21% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fullerton, CA?
The average rent in Fullerton, CA is $2,774 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fullerton, CA?
The lowest available rent in Fullerton, CA starts at $2,257 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fullerton, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Fullerton, CA average $2,686/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,489/mo across 17 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fullerton, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Fullerton, CA average $3,190/mo. Units start from $3,002/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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