San Bernardino

San Bernadino Rim of the World Highway
Route 215 connects Show Place to the broader Inland Empire.
Entering the city of San Bernardino, you are welcomed by a piece of the town's history.

San Bernardino, CA Area Guide

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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.

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Entering the city of San Bernardino, you are welcomed by a piece of the town's history.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,173 for a studio, $1,323 for one bedroom, $1,689 for two bedrooms, and $2,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Bernardino has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,323/month
596 Sq Ft
House
$2,841/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,609/month
587 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,074/month
846 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

North Verdemont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

549 Students

Paakuma K-8

Public

Grades K-8

940 Students

Hillside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

Palm Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

479 Students

iEmpire Academy

Public

Grades K-5

418 Students

Richardson PREP HI Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

583 Students

Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

640 Students

Paakuma K-8

Public

Grades K-8

940 Students

Norton Science And Language Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,249 Students

Golden Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

742 Students

Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Norton Science And Language Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,249 Students

Cajon High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,748 Students

Pacific High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,246 Students

Sierra High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.