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Fontana, CA

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Growing city offers convenience to the Los Angeles metro area.

Commuter Convenient Mountain Views

Welcome to Fontana, a growing city in Southern California's Inland Empire set against the San Gabriel Mountains. From apartment communities to single-family homes, Fontana's housing landscape includes areas like Sierra Lakes and neighborhoods near downtown. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,615, while three-bedroom units command around $2,959, reflecting a steady annual growth between 0.9% and 2.3% across different unit sizes.

Fontana offers numerous recreational opportunities, including the 861-acre Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park. The Lewis Library and Technology Center and Center Stage Theater contribute to the city's cultural scene. The Auto Club Speedway, currently undergoing renovation into a shorter track, attracts racing enthusiasts. Kaiser Permanente's medical campus serves the community's healthcare needs. Founded in 1913 by Azariel Blanchard Miller, Fontana maintains connections to its steel mill heritage while offering convenient access to greater Los Angeles via highways and the Metrolink station.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Fontana, CA is $1,278 for a studio, $1,724 for one bedroom, $1,949 for two bedrooms, and $3,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fontana has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,724/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$3,292/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,926/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,050/month
1,423 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

David W. Long Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

781 Students

Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

686 Students

West Heritage Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

638 Students

East Heritage Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

635 Students

Oak Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

351 Students

Heritage Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,163 Students

Wayne Ruble Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,357 Students

Southridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

Harry S. Truman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

991 Students

Alder Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

957 Students

Summit High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,539 Students

Fontana High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,459 Students

Henry J. Kaiser High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,978 Students

Jurupa Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,829 Students

Fontana A. B. Miller High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,125 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mary Vagle Nature Center
  • Louis Robidoux Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ontario International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.