What is the average apartment size in Fullerton?

The average size for a Fullerton, CA apartment is 818 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fullerton is $2,549 per month, a 1.1% increase from last years average of $2,521.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fullerton?

In Fullerton, studios rent for $1,747 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,252 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,898 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,652 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fullerton?

The typical apartment in Fullerton offers about 818 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 694 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,000 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 31% 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: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fullerton is $2,549, a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,521.

Studio Apartments at $1,747 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $2,252, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,898 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,169 sq ft) for $3,652, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fullerton, CA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,549	818 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,747	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,252	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,898	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,652	1,169 sq. ft.

Fullerton, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Fullerton, CA have increased by 1.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,521 to $2,549.

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

The largest share of rentals in Fullerton, CA (31%) 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?

23,031 or 48% of the households in Fullerton, CA are renter-occupied while 24,453 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Midway City $2,055/month

Stanton $2,363/month

La Palma $2,394/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,549/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fullerton?

Dana Point $3,390/month

Los Alamitos $3,515/month

Newport Beach $3,706/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	$3,706
Los Alamitos	$3,515
Dana Point	$3,390
Irvine	$3,296
Aliso Viejo	$3,264
San Juan Capistrano	$3,220
Ladera Ranch	$3,212
Seal Beach	$3,136
San Clemente	$3,128
Laguna Niguel	$2,958
Yorba Linda	$2,955
Las Flores	$2,868
Laguna Woods	$2,868
Lake Forest	$2,826
Costa Mesa	$2,820
Laguna Hills	$2,798
Huntington Beach	$2,789
Orange	$2,788
Tustin	$2,768
Mission Viejo	$2,731
Santa Ana	$2,723
Rancho Santa Margarita	$2,699
Placentia	$2,640
Brea	$2,613
Cypress	$2,601
Fountain Valley	$2,575
Westminster	$2,508
Anaheim	$2,473
Garden Grove	$2,462
La Habra	$2,441
Buena Park	$2,402
La Palma	$2,394
Stanton	$2,363
Midway City	$2,055

Fullerton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Aliso Viejo is 32% higher than in Anaheim

$3,264

Aliso Viejo rent is 28% higher than Fullerton average

Average Rent $3,264

$2,473

Anaheim rent is 3% lower than Fullerton average

Average Rent $2,473

How Fullerton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fullerton	$2,549
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
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,820
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,789
Orange, CA	$2,788
Downey, CA	$2,275
West Covina, CA	$2,396
Pomona, CA	$2,225
Tustin, CA	$2,768
Westminster, CA	$2,508

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.