What is the average apartment size in Fountain Valley?

The average size for a Fountain Valley, CA apartment is 843 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 Fountain Valley?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,575 per month, a 0.43% decrease from last years average of $2,586.

What is the average apartment size in Fountain Valley?

The typical apartment in Fountain Valley offers about 843 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fountain Valley, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fountain Valley?

The typical rent budget in Fountain Valley ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fountain Valley?

In Fountain Valley, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fountain Valley is $2,575, a 0.43% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,586.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $2,352, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,821 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Fountain Valley, CA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,575	843 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,352	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,821	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Fountain Valley, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Fountain Valley, CA have decreased by 0.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,586 to $2,575.

What's the typical rent budget in Fountain Valley, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Fountain Valley, CA (49%) 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 Fountain Valley, CA?

6,378 or 34% of the households in Fountain Valley, CA are renter-occupied while 12,462 or 66% are owner-occupied.

How Fountain Valley Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fountain Valley	$2,575
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Anaheim	$2,473
Santa Ana, CA	$2,723
Fullerton, CA	$2,549
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,820
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,789
Orange, CA	$2,788
Newport Beach, CA	$3,706
Downey, CA	$2,275
Irvine, CA	$3,296
Tustin, CA	$2,768

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 Fountain Valley 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.