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Apartments for Rent in Colton CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Colton, CA

Colton, CA’s average rent price is $1,795 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Grand Terrace $2,000
Loma Linda $1,875
San Bernardino $1,566
Rialto $1,737
Redlands $2,210

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Colton, CA Apartments for Rent

Colton earned its nickname "Hub City" honestly — sitting at the crossroads of Interstates 10 and 215 in the heart of the Inland Empire, this San Bernardino County city of roughly 55,000 has been a transportation anchor since the Southern Pacific Railway arrived in 1875. That railroad legacy is still visible today at Colton Crossing, once one of the most active at-grade rail intersections in the country. The city sits about 54 miles east of Los Angeles, making it a practical base for anyone working across the wider Inland Empire corridor.

Neighborhoods here range from quieter residential pockets near Grand Terrace to busier stretches along Valley Boulevard and Mount Vernon Avenue. The housing mix includes single-family rentals, duplexes, and established apartment communities offering studios through multi-bedroom floor plans. Options tend to run more accessible than coastal Southern California, giving renters more square footage for their dollar. Whether you're drawn to the mountain backdrop, the straightforward pace of a mid-sized inland city, or the easy freeway access to San Bernardino, Riverside, and beyond, Colton offers a grounded version of Southern California living without the coastal price tag.

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Colton, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Colton, CA is $1,676 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,640, which means housing in Colton, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

You can find flexible rentals in Colton, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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