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Rental Market Trends in San Bernardino, CA

What is the average rent in San Bernardino, CA?

$1,323/month

Average Rent

607 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,323 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in San Bernardino more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Bernardino, you can expect to pay about $1,168 per month for a studio, $1,323 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,678 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,193 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,168/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,323/month
607 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,678/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,193/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,562/month
389 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,210/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,880/month
1,327 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,530/month
1,867 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,409/month
615 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,994/month
532 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,389/month
443 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,057/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,771/month
1,419 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Bernardino, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $22 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown San Bernardino, San Gorgonio and Northeast Sterling are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,464/month
613 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,581/month
669 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,600/month
606 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,666/month
668 Sq Ft
Kendall
$1,817/month
675 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bernardino?

Based on current rent prices, Kendall, Cajon and Northeast Sterling are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bernardino.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kendall
$1,817/month
675 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,666/month
668 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,600/month
606 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,581/month
669 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,464/month
613 Sq Ft

Which San Bernardino neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Bernardino with the most apartments available are Downtown San Bernardino, Northeast Sterling and Kendall .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,464/month
613 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,600/month
606 Sq Ft
Kendall
$1,817/month
675 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,666/month
668 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,581/month
669 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in San Bernardino is $1,323, you’ll want to make about $4,410 per month or $52,920 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 San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

Kendall

San Bernardino, CA

Studio
$740/month
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One Bedroom
$896/month
$1,828/month
Two Bedroom
$1,140/month
$2,052/month
Three Bedroom
$1,459/month
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Colton, CA 92324

$1,699 - $2,259

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in San Bernardino, CA

Cannon Management
Cannon Management
  • 92

    Communities

  • 14,814

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

8 Communities in San Bernardino
Anza Management Company
Anza Management Company
  • 73

    Communities

  • 11,533

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 53

    Communities

  • 11,999

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
Afton Properties
Afton Properties
  • 22

    Communities

  • 6,961

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
Miracle Mile Properties
Miracle Mile Properties
  • 19

    Communities

  • 3,202

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
Westland Real Estate Group
Westland Real Estate Group
  • 24

    Communities

  • 8,178

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
RPM
RPM
  • 626

    Communities

  • 171,109

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

1 Community in San Bernardino
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 159

    Communities

  • 31,774

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

1 Community in San Bernardino

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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