1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fullerton, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fullerton, California as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,888 and +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fullerton
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fullerton
Compare Fullerton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fullerton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fullerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,540 | +$312 (+14%) |
| La Habra, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,110 | $-118 (-5%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 4.6 mi | $2,377 | +$149 (+7%) |
| Placentia, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,220 | $-8 (0%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,265 | +$37 (+2%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,350 | +$122 (+5%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,120 | $-108 (-5%) |
| Stanton, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,110 | $-118 (-5%) |
| Orange, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,332 | +$104 (+5%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,060 | $-168 (-8%) |
| Cypress, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,310 | +$82 (+4%) |
| Whittier, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,080 | $-148 (-7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fullerton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fullerton?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fullerton, California is $2,228 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,888.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fullerton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,120 ($7,427/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fullerton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fullerton's 1-bedroom median of $2,228 is +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fullerton rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Fullerton ranks #208 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fullerton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include La Habra ($2,110), Placentia ($2,220), Rowland Heights ($2,120).