Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
San Bernardino, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,325
Population
225,647
Renter Mix
52% Rent
The trendy side of Southern California.
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Living in San Bernardino puts you at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, offering a stunning backdrop to this Southern California city. Located about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, San Bernardino features diverse housing options from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,167 for studios to $2,772 for four-bedroom units. The area around California State University San Bernardino adds to the city's character, while established neighborhoods like Arrowhead Springs showcase the area's heritage. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Blair Park, known for its skate park and hiking trails, while Perris Hill Park offers amenities including the historic Roosevelt Bowl and Fiscalini Field.
San Bernardino's location near the Cajon and San Gorgonio passes has made it an important transportation center, contributing to the local economy. Downtown features the restored California Theatre, home to the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and year-round performances. History buffs can visit the McDonald's Museum, located at the site of the original restaurant established in 1940. The rental market remains stable, with year-over-year increases ranging from 0.1% to 3.4% across different unit sizes, offering affordable options within reach of Los Angeles.
Explore the City
Entering the city of San Bernardino, you are welcomed by a piece of the town's history.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,070
Average: $75,287
Education
27,202
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
99,316
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
San Bernardino has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,179 for a studio, $1,326 for one bedroom, $1,689 for two bedrooms, and $2,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Bernardino has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,326/month
596 Sq Ft
House
$2,543/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,935/month
895 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,048/month
941 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Bernardino, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
North Verdemont Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-8
940 Students
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
640 Students
Richardson PREP HI Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
Public
Grades K-8
940 Students
Norton Science And Language Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,249 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
269 Students
Norton Science And Language Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,249 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,748 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,748 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,246 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arrowhead Country Club
- Lake Gregory Regional Park
Airports
- Ontario International
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Property Management Companies in San Bernardino, CA
Cannon Management
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98
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15,099
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39
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72
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22
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6,961
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14
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20
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14
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RPM
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664
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183,896
Units
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259
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1 Community in San Bernardino
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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160
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32,262
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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.