Fullerton, California Rental Market Trends
Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Fullerton, California rental market.
Highlights
An apartment for rent in Fullerton, California typically goes for $2,512 per month, while a single-family home for rent in Fullerton, California has a monthly cost of around $4,882. Renter-occupied units make up 48% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in Fullerton, California is at 4.7.
Fullerton, California
Average Apartment Rent
$2,512
Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent
2%
Average Single-Family Rent
$4,882
As of November 2024
Compared to a year ago, Fullerton, California apartments have recorded a 2% rent increase.
Fullerton, California Average apartment rent trend
Fullerton, California Average Apartment Rent
Fullerton, California Apartment rent ranges
At 78.88%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Fullerton, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.25%.
Fullerton, California Housing tenure**
Renters take up 48% of Fullerton, California real estate, occupying a total of 22,755 units, while homeowners live in 24,259 properties.
Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**
3.9
Renter median household income**
$70,777
Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**
2.95
Rental vacancy rate**
4.7%
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**
There are 8,654 rentals in Fullerton, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 280 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Fullerton, California homes for rent is 3.9.
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**
Most condos for rent in Fullerton, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (28%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (20%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**
A total of 13,789 apartments for rent in Fullerton, California, or 61% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 35% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 8,002 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Fullerton, California is 2.95.
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**
In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 38% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 10% of the homes for rent in Fullerton, California.
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**
The highest share of Fullerton, California apartment rentals, namely 23% or 5,292 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (21%, 4,872 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (16%, 3,563 units).
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**
Median year renter moved into unit 2017
Most Fullerton, California renters (42%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Fullerton, California condos for rent is 2017.
Fullerton, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**
When it comes to transportation options, 39% of Fullerton, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 34% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 13% have 3 vehicles available.
Fullerton, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
Fullerton, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
Fullerton, California Average apartment rent by zip codes
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Fullerton, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.
*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.
**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
