Average Rent in San Bernardino, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Bernardino, CA Rents

San Bernardino rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $3,845 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,073, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $320 (27.18%) year-over-year from $1,178 to $1,498. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-3.28%) year-over-year from $1,499 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $116 (5.85%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $2,098. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-4.22%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $2,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $348 (11.03%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,498. 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 up by 4.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.51	$1,498	$1,178 (27.18%)	$2,272 (-34.09%)
1 BR	$29.42	$1,450	$1,499 (-3.28%)	$1,323 (9.57%)
2 BR	$27.88	$2,098	$1,982 (5.85%)	$1,737 (20.79%)
3 BR	$23.11	$2,650	$2,767 (-4.22%)	$2,520 (5.17%)
4+ BR	$22.90	$3,498	$3,150 (11.03%)	$2,957 (18.29%)

Historical Rents in San Bernardino, CA

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Top Cities Near San Bernardino

There are a total of 8 cities nearby San Bernardino. The average rent in San Bernardino is currently $3,125 per month. Our records show that Riverside, CA, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Bernardino, CA is Upland, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare San Bernardino, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Bernardino, CA is 4.58% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Bernardino, CA are about 15.80% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near San Bernardino, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Riverside, CA	$1,463	$1,750	$2,263	$2,700
Redlands, CA	$1,950	$1,675	$2,350	$2,748
Moreno Valley, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,280	$2,973
Ontario, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,485	$3,050
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,598	$3,200
Fontana, CA	N/A	$1,850	$2,200	$3,425
Corona, CA	$1,850	$1,900	$2,475	$3,475
Upland, CA	$1,600	$1,698	$2,450	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near San Bernardino

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Top Counties Near San Bernardino

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Top Zipcodes Near San Bernardino

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near San Bernardino, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near San Bernardino, CA is $2,311 per month. Or in other words, $38 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,746 per month. Which comes out to $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in San Bernardino, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92336, Fontana, CA	N/A	$2,240	$3,000	$3,600
91730, Rancho Cucamonga, CA	N/A	$2,311	$2,595	$3,100
91709, Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,594	$2,746	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - San Bernardino Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Bernardino, CA?

The average monthly rental price for San Bernardino, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,073. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in San Bernardino, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $32.51. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Bernardino.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Bernardino, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $29.42. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Bernardino.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Bernardino, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,073 and an average price per square feet of $27.88. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Bernardino.

How have rent prices in San Bernardino, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in San Bernardino, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in San Bernardino, CA?

A reasonable rent price in San Bernardino, CA is around $1,658/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.