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Upland, CA

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A trendy California neighborhood with unbeatable mountain views

Mountain Views Public Transit Shopping Restaurants Suburb

Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Upland combines suburban living with natural beauty. The city features tree-lined streets and historic neighborhoods centered around Euclid Avenue, a National Historic Place known for its distinctive 3-mile median path ideal for walking and jogging. Downtown Upland hosts local businesses, restaurants, and craft breweries, while a seasonal farmers market (April through October) adds to the area's appeal. Housing options span from historic properties in Old Magnolia to contemporary apartments throughout the city's 15.6 square miles. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,948, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,289.

The city celebrates its citrus heritage through the annual Lemon Festival, featuring local entertainment, food events, and family activities. Major employers include the Upland Unified School District and San Antonio Regional Hospital. Recreation opportunities abound with easy access to the San Gabriel Mountains and local parks. The city holds significance in skateboarding history, while historic landmarks like the Madonna of the Trail statue and remnants of Route 66 along Foothill Boulevard preserve the area's transportation heritage.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Upland, CA is $1,763 for a studio, $1,929 for one bedroom, $2,341 for two bedrooms, and $2,891 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upland has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,929/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$3,333/month
1,542 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,349/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,920/month
1,105 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

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.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

58

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

Pepper Tree Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

778 Students

Upland Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

419 Students

Valencia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

587 Students

Baldy View Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

574 Students

Magnolia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

524 Students

Pioneer Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

716 Students

Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation

Public

Grades K-8

568 Students

Upland Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

667 Students

Upland High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,070 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pitzer College Arboretum
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
  • Millikan Planetarium
  • Alf Museum of Paleontology
  • San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

Military Bases

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.