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Montclair, CA Area Guide

Healthcare, shopping, and a charming atmosphere define this pleasant city

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Situated 33 miles east of Los Angeles in Pomona Valley, Montclair is a bustling city in the southwestern side of San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino Freeway runs through the top half of the city connecting Montclair to other parts of the region. Most of Montclair is made up of residential developments with a variety of apartments and single-family homes for rent. The city’s residential avenues are paired with commercial developments like Montclair Place, a shopping mall that’s home to a theater and countless shops and restaurants. Just south of the shopping mall sits the Montclair Hospital Medical Center, which not only provides quality healthcare but an abundance of jobs. Other great features of Montclair include parks like Alma Hoffman Park, a drive-in theater, and local restaurants and bars.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Montclair, CA is $2,103 for a studio, $2,291 for one bedroom, $2,524 for two bedrooms, and $3,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montclair has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,291/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$3,132/month
1,334 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,480/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,096/month
1,494 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montclair, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

61 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

37 / 100

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

Bikeable

62 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Monte Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Montera Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Howard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Moreno Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Ramona Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Serrano Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Vernon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Montclair High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Millikan Planetarium
  • Pitzer College Arboretum
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
  • Alf Museum of Paleontology
  • Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park

Airports

  • Ontario International
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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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 February 2026.