Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA from $900 (79 Rentals)

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$1,895 - $2,850

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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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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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Fairview Green
$2,190 - $3,490
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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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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Oceana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oceana

18151 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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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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Fountain Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fountain Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026

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$3,490$1,89593

Cheapest Available Fountain Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain Valley, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Oceana in the Huntington Beach neighborhood priced from $1,151. Huntington Terrace North Senior in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OceanaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,151
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,905
California Palms ApartmentsS1AStudio,1BA$1,930
Huntington PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,954
Sandpiper ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Huntington Parkside1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1AStudio,1BA$2,018
Huntington CoveStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes11B1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Valley area is the $2.79 price per square foot Hibiscus Model at Jasmine Place in the in the Little Saigon neighborhood starting from $3,874. 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.
Jasmine PlaceHibiscus2BR,2BA$2.79
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
7891 Stark Dr.1x11BR,1BA$2.10
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.37
Beach Walk Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Balcony (no hook-ups)(D)2BR,1BA$2.66
Robin Meadows of Garden Grove2 Bedroom- Upstairs/No Patio2BR,2BA$2.58
7702 Amberleaf Cir, Unit Unit 47702 Amberleaf Cir2BR,1BA$2.72
OceanaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Casa Tiempo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.69
Huntington Parkside1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.75

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 California Palms Apartments listed at $1,930.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Valley Apartment is $1,863 at Alder Court 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 $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 $2,492.

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