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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703

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Fountain Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fountain Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

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$3,495$1,575106

Cheapest Available Fountain Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain Valley, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Oceana in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,621. Rose Gardens Apartments in the Westminster Civic Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OceanaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,621
Rose Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,840
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountain Valley area is the $2.11 price per square foot 7782 Newman Ave Model at 7782 Newman Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Fountain Valley apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Pacific Breeze Townhomes starting at $3,995 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
7782 Newman Ave, Unit 17782 Newman Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.11
Pacific Breeze Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$2.58
18541 Demion Ln, Unit C18541 Demion Ln2BR,2BA$1.80
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
7251 Elk Cir, Unit 47251 Elk Cir2BR,1BA$2.29
7891 Stark Dr.2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.59
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.47
2620 England St, Unit 32620 England St2BR,1BA$2.40
Robin Meadows of Garden Grove2 Bedroom- Upstairs/No Patio2BR,2BA$2.58
OceanaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41

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Fountain Valley, CA
Population: 55,814

Ranked #686

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountain Valley?

There are currently 1376 Apartments for Rent in Fountain Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,366 to $11,537. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountain Valley ranging from $1,300 to $16,350.

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 $1,300 to $16,350 with an average monthly rent of $4,721.

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 $2,492 to $11,537, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $7,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.