Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Beachview Villa
Studio Apartments

Beachview Villa

8102 Ellis AveHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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New Hope Property
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704

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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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731 Owen Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

731 Owen Dr

731 Owen DrHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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Liberty Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Tree Apartments

10550 Bolsa AveGarden Grove, CA 92843
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Huntington Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Meadows

8210 Constantine DrHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Cobblestone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

14051-14061 Hope StGarden Grove, CA 92843
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Newhope Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newhope Village

315 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Seashore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashore Apartments

19822 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fountain Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/25/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Grove Valley$3,829$1,750120

Cheapest Available Fountain Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at Beachview Villa in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,195. 7921 Palin Cir in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beachview VillaThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,195
7921 Palin CirStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Huntington PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,777
Rose Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,840
Five Points SeniorsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Valley area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Pacific Breeze Townhomes in the in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Fountain Valley apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at 7891 Stark Dr. starting at $3,300 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Little Saigon 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$2.58
7891 Stark Dr.3x1.53BR,1.5BA$2.36
Huntington Lakes ApartmentsPlan 42BR,1.5BA$2.44
The Artisan Residences at Bella TerraDa Vinci2BR,2BA$2.60
Elan Huntington BeachB12BR,2BA$2.89
15400 Belgrade St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.49
Robin Meadows Garden Grove011BR,1BA$2.23
Maddox AppartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
7912-7922 Aldrich Dr.1x11BR,1BA$2.77

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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 Beachview Villa listed at $1,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Valley Apartment is $1,840 at Rose Gardens Apartments.

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 $2,499 at Valley Park.

What is the most affordable Fountain Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fountain Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7891 Stark Dr. and starts from $3,300.

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