Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,279
Population
172,550
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Los Angeles suburb provides access to an array of amenities
Suburban
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Mountain Views
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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.
Explore the City
Red Spanish tile roofs are common throughout Rancho Cucamonga.
Winery Estate Marketplace offers a mission feel to Rancho Cucamonga shoppers.
Vineyards can still be found in Rancho Cucamonga.
Freeways along the San Bernardino foothills transport Rancho Cucamonga residents.
A duck pond brings fauna to Red Hill Community Park of Rancho Cucamonga.
This artistic walkway over Historic Route 66 shows classic car art.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,760
Average: $125,697
Education
51,280
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
89,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rancho Cucamonga has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is $1,742 for a studio, $2,266 for one bedroom, $2,746 for two bedrooms, and $3,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Cucamonga has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,266/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$4,156/month
2,288 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,082/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rancho Cucamonga, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
916 Students
Public
Grades K-5
642 Students
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
878 Students
Public
Grades K-5
620 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,065 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
933 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,181 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,759 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,446 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,221 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,386 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pitzer College Arboretum
- Millikan Planetarium
- Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
- Mary Vagle Nature Center
- Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse Visitor Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ontario International
Top Apartments in Rancho Cucamonga
Houses for Rent in Rancho Cucamonga
Property Management Companies in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Lewis Group of Companies
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31
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13,002
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15
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10 Communities in Rancho Cucamonga
Greystar
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3,490
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960,174
Units
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891
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6 Communities in Rancho Cucamonga
Western National Group
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46
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10,712
Units
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27
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3 Communities in Rancho Cucamonga
GHP Management
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25
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13,630
Units
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7
Cities
3 Communities in Rancho Cucamonga
R.W. Selby & Company, Inc.
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32
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5,352
Units
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13
Cities
2 Communities in Rancho Cucamonga
AMC
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613
Communities
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122,506
Units
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243
Cities
1 Community in Rancho Cucamonga
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.