Pomona

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Pomona, CA

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Great views and historic charm meet in this Los Angeles suburb

Historic Mountains University Artistic Public Transit

Located in the Pomona Valley, Pomona offers renters a welcoming community with a rich history and convenient amenities. California State Polytechnic University and Western University of Health Sciences anchor the educational landscape, while downtown features the restored Fox Theater and a growing Arts District. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Ganesha Park, and the Fairplex hosts the Los Angeles County Fair along with year-round events. Current rental rates average $1,742 for one-bedroom units, with options available in established neighborhoods like Phillips Ranch and the Lincoln Park Historic District.

Situated 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Pomona combines suburban living with easy access to metropolitan areas. The rental market includes a range of housing choices near both university campuses and throughout residential neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets and preserved architecture reflect the city's heritage as a citrus-growing center. Monthly rents currently range from $1,565 for studios to $2,545 for three-bedroom units, with some areas showing a 2.35% decrease in rental rates over the past year.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Pomona, CA is $1,542 for a studio, $1,736 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pomona has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,736/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$3,186/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,536/month
842 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,449/month
1,563 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lexington Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

530 Students

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

373 Students

Cortez Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

608 Students

Philadelphia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

523 Students

Arroyo Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

469 Students

Lexington Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

530 Students

Marshall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

440 Students

Cortez Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

608 Students

Vejar Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

783 Students

Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design

Public

Grades 7-12

719 Students

International Polytechnic High

Public

Grades 9-12

483 Students

Diamond Ranch High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,547 Students

Garey High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,666 Students

Pomona High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,174 Students

Ganesha High

Public

Grades 9-12

936 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

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 November 2025.