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Rental Market Trends in Colton, CA

What is the average rent in Colton, CA?

$1,671/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Colton, CA is $1,671 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Colton rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Colton, you can expect to pay about $1,670 per month for a studio, $1,671 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,260 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,670/month
432 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,671/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,882/month
908 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,260/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,149/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,181/month
2,241 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,980/month
1,470 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Colton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Colton, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Colton, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
63% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colton?

Based on current rent prices, Cooley Ranch is the most affordable neighborhood in Colton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cooley Ranch
$1,787/month
622 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Colton?

Based on current rent prices, Cooley Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in Colton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cooley Ranch
$1,787/month
622 Sq Ft

Which Colton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Colton with the most apartments available is Cooley Ranch .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cooley Ranch
$1,787/month
622 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Colton, CA?

Because the average rent in Colton is $1,671, you’ll want to make about $5,570 per month or $66,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Colton, CA

246 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Colton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Cooley Ranch

Colton, CA

Cooley Ranch

Colton, CA

Studio
$1,637/month
$1,637/month
One Bedroom
$1,693/month
$1,693/month
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
$1,913/month
Three Bedroom
$2,106/month
$2,106/month
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Apartment communities in Colton we think you'll love

Nova Pointe Apartments

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800 E Washington St,
Colton, CA 92324

$1,259 - $2,150

1-2 Beds

Trails at Grand Terrace

Trails at Grand Terrace

1699 E Washington St,
Colton, CA 92324

$1,606 - $2,324

1-2 Beds

CENTREPOINTE

CENTREPOINTE

1401 E Santo Antonio Dr,
Colton, CA 92324

$1,499 - $1,739

Studio - 1 Bed

The Highlands at Grand Terrace

The Highlands at Grand Terrace

11750 Mount Vernon Ave,
Grand Terrace, CA 92313

$1,869 - $2,244 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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