Average Rent in Fountain Valley, CA
4 apartment buildings, 60 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,750/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,337/mo
Crystal Springs Apartments
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
60
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Fountain Valley, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fountain Valley, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Crystal Springs Apartments
10244 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
The Havens
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Valley Park Apartments
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Corte Bella Apartments
9580 El Rey Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Springs Apartments 10244 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA | $2,337 | $2,681 | $3.31 | 4.8 (379) | 21 |
| 2 | The Havens 10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA | $2,357 | $2,739 | $2.79 | 4.2 (169) | 22 |
| 3 | Valley Park Apartments 17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA | $2,487 | $2,671 | $2.67 | 4.2 (93) | 6 |
| 4 | Corte Bella Apartments 9580 El Rey Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA | $2,539 | $2,948 | $3.46 | 3.7 (118) | 11 |
Explore Each Property
Crystal Springs Apartments
4.8 (379)10244 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
The Havens
4.2 (169)10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Valley Park Apartments
4.2 (93)17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Corte Bella Apartments
3.7 (118)9580 El Rey Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Fountain Valley, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fountain Valley, CA is $2,750 per month, based on 60 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,337 at Crystal Springs Apartments to $2,539 at Corte Bella Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,520/mo | $2,337/mo | 28 |
| 2 Bed | $2,952/mo | $2,487/mo | 32 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fountain Valley, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fountain Valley, CA averages $2,520/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,952/mo. At the local median household income of $111,797, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fountain Valley, CA at $2,507/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% 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 Fountain Valley, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fountain Valley, 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
$110,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,750/mo.
Comfortable income
$132,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,337/mo), you need to earn at least $93,000/year.
Median household income in Fountain Valley, CA is $111,797 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fountain Valley, CA
Overall prices in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,750 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,094/mo |
Population
56,358
Median household income
$111,797
Census median rent
$2,507/mo
Rent as % of income
38.8%
Median age
43.7
Mean commute
26 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 Fountain Valley, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fountain Valley, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,915 | +6% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,763 | 0% | 29 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,363 | -14% | 23 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,484 | -10% | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,150 | +15% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | -15% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fountain Valley, CA?
The average rent in Fountain Valley, CA is $2,750 per month, based on 60 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fountain Valley, CA?
The lowest available rent in Fountain Valley, CA starts at $2,337 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fountain Valley, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley, CA average $2,520/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,337/mo across 28 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fountain Valley, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley, CA average $2,952/mo. Units start from $2,487/mo across 32 units currently listed.
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