Fullerton Apartments and Rentals

With over 50 city parks, 29 miles of public trails, and roughly 200 acres of recreational land in the Brea Dam Recreational Area, it's easy to see why many families call Fullerton home. The city features over 138,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, and a city seal that represents its history - the cultural diversity, families and educational opportunities that help Fullerton stand out in the Golden State.

While the city has more than 45,000 owner-occupied housing units, there are also a variety of Fullerton apartments for rent available to newcomers. Be sure to check out the vast selection for a chance to live in this community.

George and Edward Amerige, former Massachusetts grain merchants who later became real estate promoters, founded Fullerton, which was incorporated in 1904. The city earned its name from George Fullerton, a Santa Fe Railway land agent who brought the railroad through the city.

A "general law" city, Fullerton has a government that derives its powers from the state legislature. While its government features a City Council and City Manager, Fullerton has attracted 11,614 businesses as of June 2011, offering many opportunities to job seekers. Meanwhile, it features an average mean temperature of 62.2 degrees Fahrenheit, so residents typically enjoy beautiful weather year-round.

Commonly known as "The Education Community," Fullerton provides a wide selection of educational opportunities to residents. The Fullerton School District has shown continuous improvement in its students' performance, and actually saw its district-wide score on the California Academic Performance Index increase six points during the 2010-2011 school year.

Those interested in finding apartments for rent in Fullerton, California, might be interested in pursuing career goals, and can gain a valuable education at California State University, Fullerton.  This school had a student enrollment that exceeded 36,000 pupils in fall 2011, and offers a total of 105 programs for undergraduate and graduate academics.

Fullerton's cost of living is approximately 24 points higher than the national average, City-Data.com reports. Additionally, the 2010 U.S. Census showed that almost 46 percent of the city's housing units were renter-occupied residences.

While citizens might pay a little bit more to live in this city, consider the advantages of pursuing rentals in Fullerton. For instance, the Fullerton Transportation Center gives commuters easy access to public transportation, which may help residents save money if they need to travel to Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach or other nearby areas.

Many of the apartments near Fullerton allow citizens to take full advantage of the recreational opportunities available in the city. The Coyote Hill Golf Course is a popular attraction, as it is considered by some to be a hidden gem in Orange County. Residents don't have to play golf to enjoy the elegant waterfalls and spectacular views from this course.

The Downtown Fullerton Annual Winter Fest provides a dining, entertainment and shopping experience for attendees every December. This free event offers holiday fun for all ages, as visitors can enjoy craft and food booths, classic cars and live music. To top it off, a visit from Santa Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony give attendees an ideal opportunity to get into the holiday spirit.

If you are looking for an apartment for rent or a house rental in Fullerton, Calif., search for rental properties at Rent.com®.