Rancho Cucamonga

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Los Angeles suburb provides access to an array of amenities.

Suburban Mountain Views Family-Friendly

Rancho Cucamonga sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering residents a scenic suburban setting with metropolitan conveniences. The city features extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, from local hiking trails to the challenging Cucamonga Peak trails. Victoria Gardens serves as a central gathering spot, featuring retail stores, restaurants, and the Lewis Family Playhouse, a 570-seat theater accompanied by a public library. The housing market includes both apartment communities and single-family homes, with rental rates averaging $2,299 for one-bedroom units and $2,799 for two-bedroom homes, showing a 1.2% year-over-year increase for one-bedroom rentals.

The city preserves its heritage through historic sites like the John Rains House (Casa de Rancho Cucamonga), a reminder of the area's agricultural past. Notable areas include the Terra Vista neighborhood and the vicinity around Chaffey College. With easy access to Interstate 15 and the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station, residents enjoy convenient transportation options throughout the region. The city maintains multiple parks and recreation centers, while its diverse economy includes employers in the logistics, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is $1,686 for a studio, $2,209 for one bedroom, $2,644 for two bedrooms, and $3,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Cucamonga has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,209/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$3,477/month
1,776 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,889/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,086/month
1,354 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Transportation

52

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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

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

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

830 Students

Terra Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

944 Students

John L. Golden Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

912 Students

Floyd M. Stork Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

663 Students

Etiwanda Colony Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

547 Students

Day Creek Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,219 Students

Summit Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,060 Students

Etiwanda Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,152 Students

Vineyard Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

643 Students

Alta Loma Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

634 Students

Los Osos High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,837 Students

Etiwanda High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,596 Students

Rancho Cucamonga High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,264 Students

Alta Loma High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,456 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pitzer College Arboretum
  • Millikan Planetarium
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
  • Mary Vagle Nature Center
  • Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse Visitor 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.