Average Rent in Ontario, CA

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Current Versus Historical Ontario, CA Rents

Ontario rentals average $1,863 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-6.98%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $291 (-12.85%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $1,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (11.58%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.10%) year-over-year from $3,197 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.33%) year-over-year from $3,750 to $3,800. 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 1.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$38.61	$1,975	$2,266 (-12.85%)	$2,179 (-9.38%)
2 BR	$30.86	$2,650	$2,375 (11.58%)	$2,215 (19.64%)
3 BR	$25.56	$3,200	$3,197 (0.10%)	$2,932 (9.15%)
4+ BR	$19.74	$3,800	$3,750 (1.33%)	$3,575 (6.29%)

Historical Rents in Ontario, CA

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Top Cities Near Ontario

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Ontario. The average rent in Ontario is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Pomona, CA, with an average rent of $2,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ontario, CA is Yorba Linda, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 per month.

Let's compare Ontario, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Ontario, CA are about 3.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Ontario, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pomona, CA	N/A	$1,750	$2,495	$2,900
Riverside, CA	$1,400	$1,798	$2,300	$3,000
Upland, CA	$1,695	$2,000	$2,473	$3,348
Chino, CA	N/A	$1,750	$2,790	$3,350
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,800	$3,400
Fontana, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,500	$3,400
Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,300	$2,798	$3,625
Corona, CA	$1,750	$1,950	$2,450	$3,672
Diamond Bar, CA	N/A	$2,290	$2,700	$3,900
Eastvale, CA	N/A	$1,650	$2,990	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ontario

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Ontario

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Ontario

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Ontario, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,483. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91786, Upland, CA at $2,925 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,965 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 Ontario, CA is $1,946 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,783 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Ontario, 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	$1,600	$2,416	$2,775	$3,248
91710, Chino, CA	N/A	$1,525	$2,790	$3,300
91709, Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,300	$2,800	$3,665
91786, Upland, CA	$1,695	$2,093	$2,473	$2,925
92336, Fontana, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,863	$3,700
92880, Riverside County, CA	N/A	$1,425	$2,670	$3,965

Frequently Asked Questions - Ontario Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ontario, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Ontario, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Ontario, 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 Ontario, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,863 and an average price per square feet of $38.61. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ontario.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ontario.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Ontario, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Ontario, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Ontario, CA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.