Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA from $1,200 (118 Rentals)

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property at 17200 Newhope St

$2,000 - $2,595

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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708
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Corte Bella
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$2,400 - $3,170
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Corte Bella

9580 El Rey AveFountain Valley, CA 92708
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The Galleria
$2,501 - $3,306
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The Galleria

16425 Harbor BlvdFountain Valley, CA 92708
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La Paz Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paz Apartments

17375 Brookhurst StFountain Valley, CA 92708

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Elan Huntington Beach
$2,062 - $3,650
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Elan Huntington Beach

18504 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Fairview Green
$2,270 - $3,088
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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property at 17762 Paseo Cir

$2,350 - $2,900

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17762 Paseo Cir

Huntington BeachCA92647
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Arte West
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$2,370 - $2,608
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Fountain Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fountain Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fountain Valley, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $7,669 with an overall median price of $2,695. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fountain Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Grove Valley$2,695$1,200110

Cheapest Available Fountain Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Terrace North Senior in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,905. Oceana in the Huntington Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,988. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,905
OceanaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,988
SandpointeS1 4001BR,1BA$1,990
Huntington CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Sher Lane Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995
STA79251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11A1BR,1BA$2,095
Parkside CourtCaribbean1BR,1BA$2,099
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Valley area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Pacific Breeze Townhomes in the in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $4,095. The second greatest value Fountain Valley apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Moonshadow Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Huntington Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Breeze Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$2.64
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
7891 Stark Dr.1x11BR,1BA$2.24
OceanaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.75
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.80
Kent Avenue Partnership, LP - Florida2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.65
Beach Walk Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Balcony (no hook-ups)(D)2BR,1BA$2.66
Robin Meadows Garden Grove022BR,2BA$2.47
Five Points SeniorsTwo Bedroom F2BR,2BA$2.94
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.82

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Fountain Valley, CA
Population: 55,814

Ranked #686

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fountain Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fountain Valley is at Huntington Cove listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Valley Apartment is $1,905 at Huntington Terrace North Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fountain Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fountain Valley is starting from $1,988 at Oceana.

What is the most affordable Fountain Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fountain Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Archways Santa Ana and starts from $2,755.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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