Average Rent in Fontana, CA

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Current Versus Historical Fontana, CA Rents

Fontana rentals average $1,680 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-8.54%) year-over-year from $1,640 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $11 (-0.61%) year-over-year from $1,811 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (24.32%) year-over-year from $2,132 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (5.79%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (9.41%) year-over-year from $3,542 to $3,875. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$38.17	$1,800	$1,811 (-0.61%)	$1,638 (9.87%)
2 BR	$30.88	$2,650	$2,132 (24.32%)	$2,215 (19.64%)
3 BR	$25.07	$3,200	$3,025 (5.79%)	$2,864 (11.73%)
4+ BR	$18.65	$3,875	$3,542 (9.41%)	$3,500 (10.71%)

Historical Rents in Fontana, CA

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Top Cities Near Fontana

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Fontana. The average rent in Fontana is currently $3,225 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Bernardino, CA, with an average rent of $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fontana, CA is Eastvale, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare Fontana, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.40% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Fontana, CA are about 4.29% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Fontana, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Bernardino, CA	$1,325	$1,650	$1,800	$1,825
Riverside, CA	$1,445	$1,650	$2,300	$3,050
Ontario, CA	N/A	$1,825	$2,500	$3,100
Upland, CA	$1,595	$1,900	$2,500	$3,150
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$1,600	$2,098	$2,672	$3,300
Chino, CA	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$3,350
Corona, CA	$1,450	$1,925	$2,573	$3,695
Eastvale, CA	N/A	$1,650	$2,990	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Fontana

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Top Counties Near Fontana

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Top Zipcodes Near Fontana

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Fontana, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91730, Rancho Cucamonga, CA at $2,998 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,900 per month is 92880, Riverside County, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fontana, CA is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $38 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,650 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Fontana, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91730, Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$1,550	$2,316	$2,671	$2,998
91761, Ontario, CA	N/A	$1,600	$2,650	$3,400
92880, Riverside County, CA	N/A	$1,425	$2,470	$3,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Fontana Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fontana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Fontana, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fontana, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fontana, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fontana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,680 and an average price per square feet of $38.17. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fontana.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fontana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $30.88. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fontana.

How have rent prices in Fontana, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fontana, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fontana, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Fontana, CA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.