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Rental Market Trends in Ontario, CA

What is the average rent in Ontario, CA?

$2,002/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Ontario, CA is $2,002 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Ontario one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ontario, you can expect to pay about $1,557 per month for a studio, $2,002 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,727 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,557/month
514 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,002/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,435/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,727/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,684/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,528/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,208/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,830/month
2,317 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,476/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,183/month
1,505 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,390/month
1,920 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,545/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,337/month
1,558 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ontario, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ontario, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ontario, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
38% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ontario?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ontario is the most affordable neighborhood in Ontario.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ontario
$2,263/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ontario?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ontario is the most expensive neighborhood in Ontario.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ontario
$2,263/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Ontario neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Ontario with the most apartments available is Downtown Ontario .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ontario
$2,263/month
774 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ontario is $2,002, you’ll want to make about $6,673 per month or $80,076 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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Apartment Averages

Downtown Ontario

Ontario, CA

Downtown Ontario

Ontario, CA

Studio
$1,229/month
$1,229/month
One Bedroom
$1,743/month
$1,743/month
Two Bedroom
$2,574/month
$2,574/month
Three Bedroom
$3,154/month
$3,154/month
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Property Management Companies in Ontario, CA

Cannon Management
Cannon Management
  • 92

    Communities

  • 14,814

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

4 Communities in Ontario
MGR Real Estate
MGR Real Estate
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,231

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

4 Communities in Ontario
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,458

    Communities

  • 953,902

    Units

  • 889

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
AMC
AMC
  • 650

    Communities

  • 128,107

    Units

  • 252

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 53

    Communities

  • 11,999

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
GHP Management
GHP Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 13,630

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
Advanced Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate
  • 64

    Communities

  • 11,802

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

2 Communities in Ontario
Lewis Group of Companies
Lewis Group of Companies
  • 31

    Communities

  • 13,002

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

2 Communities in Ontario

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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