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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fountain Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$3,937$1,82594

Cheapest Available Fountain Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at 7921 Palin Cir in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,595. Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community in the South Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7921 Palin CirStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityAntiguaStudio,1BA$1,825
California Palms ApartmentsS1BStudio,1BA$1,835
Five Points SeniorsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,920
Parkside CourtCaribbean1BR,1BA$1,979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Valley area is the $2.03 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 The Kingston Model at Wimbledon Glen starting at $3,635 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the South Harbor 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$2.03
Wimbledon GlenThe Kingston2BR,2.5BA$2.78
219 Toronto Ave, Unit 2219 Toronto Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.77
7891 Stark Dr.2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.59
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.62
Robin Meadows of Garden Grove2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.42
Florida GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
The MaddoxSea Breeze I1BR,1BA$2.88
Sunset Cove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.66
Pacific Crest ApartmentsJustLet Properties1BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Valley?

There are currently 1358 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $7,425. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Valley ranging from $1,050 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fountain Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fountain Valley ranges from $1,050 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,135.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fountain Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fountain Valley range from $2,781 to $7,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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