Studio Apartment Rent in Fountain Valley, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fountain Valley, California as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,998 and +95% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fountain Valley
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fountain Valley
Compare Fountain Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fountain Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fountain Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,980 | $-540 (-21%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,373 | $-147 (-6%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,000 | $-520 (-21%) |
| Stanton, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,980 | $-540 (-21%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 8.3 mi | $3,102 | +$582 (+23%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,370 | $-150 (-6%) |
| Cypress, CA | 9.6 mi | $2,210 | $-310 (-12%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,200 | $-320 (-13%) |
| Orange, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,228 | $-292 (-12%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,280 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Tustin, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,490 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 10.9 mi | $2,150 | $-370 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Fountain Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fountain Valley?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fountain Valley, California is $2,520 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,998.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fountain Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,800 ($8,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fountain Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fountain Valley's studio median of $2,520 is +95% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fountain Valley rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Fountain Valley ranks #309 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fountain Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westminster ($1,980), Huntington Beach ($2,373), Santa Ana ($2,000).