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Rental Market Trends in Ontario, CA

What is the average rent in Ontario, CA?

$2,022/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Ontario, CA is $2,022 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,566 per month for a studio, $2,022 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,480 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,818 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,566/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,022/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,480/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,818/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,392/month
764 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,572/month
809 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,488/month
1,612 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,751/month
2,300 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,561/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,144/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,374/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,394/month
1,445 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ontario, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ontario, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ontario, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Ontario
$2,299/month
802 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
$2,299/month
802 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
$2,299/month
802 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 $2,022, you’ll want to make about $6,740 per month or $80,880 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
$1,180/month
$1,180/month
One Bedroom
$1,774/month
$1,774/month
Two Bedroom
$2,680/month
$2,680/month
Three Bedroom
$3,445/month
$3,445/month
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1900 E Inland Empire Blvd,
Ontario, CA 91764

$2,199 - $4,229

Studio - 3 Beds

Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments

Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments

320 N Euclid Ave,
Ontario, CA 91762

$2,399 - $3,034

1-2 Beds

Ironwood Apartments

Ironwood Apartments

11100 4th St,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

$2,072 - $9,715

1-3 Beds

Mission Village

Mission Village

154 N Palmetto Ave,
Ontario, CA 91762

$1,595 - $2,700

Studio - 4 Beds

Property Management Companies in Ontario, CA

Cannon Management
Cannon Management
  • 99

    Communities

  • 15,168

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

4 Communities in Ontario
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 46

    Communities

  • 10,712

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

4 Communities in Ontario
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,490

    Communities

  • 960,174

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
AMC
AMC
  • 613

    Communities

  • 122,506

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
Beacon Property Management
Beacon Property Management
  • 15

    Communities

  • 3,780

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
GHP Management
GHP Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 13,630

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
MGR Real Estate
MGR Real Estate
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,026

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Ontario
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 131

    Communities

  • 3,998

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

2 Communities in Ontario

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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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