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Rental Market Trends in San Bernardino, CA

What is the average rent in San Bernardino, CA?

$1,291/month

Average Rent

609 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,291 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $1,176 per month for a studio, $1,291 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,654 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,156 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,176/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,291/month
609 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,654/month
837 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,156/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,152/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,822/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,777/month
2,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,098/month
887 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,543/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,998/month
862 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $18 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $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, Del Rosa Heights, Downtown San Bernardino and Northeast Sterling are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Del Rosa Heights
$1,495/month
520 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,532/month
754 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,623/month
570 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,696/month
687 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bernardino?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,696/month
687 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,623/month
570 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,532/month
754 Sq Ft
Del Rosa Heights
$1,495/month
520 Sq Ft

Which San Bernardino neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,623/month
570 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,696/month
687 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,532/month
754 Sq Ft
Del Rosa Heights
$1,495/month
520 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 $1,291, you’ll want to make about $4,303 per month or $51,636 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

Del Rosa Heights

San Bernardino, CA

Cajon

San Bernardino, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,534/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,728/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,752/month
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Ridgeline Apartments

1925 W College Ave,
San Bernardino, CA 92407

1-2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,460

Ascot Park Apartments

Ascot Park Apartments

1422 E 9th St,
San Bernardino, CA 92410

1-3 Beds | $1,563 - $3,498

Broadview Apartments

Broadview Apartments

1930 W College Ave,
San Bernardino, CA 92407

1-2 Beds | $1,750 - $2,275

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Cannon Management
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  • 13,901

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  • 33

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6 Communities in San Bernardino
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Positive Investments, Inc.
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2 Communities in San Bernardino
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Afton Properties
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  • 6,961

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
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Miracle Mile Properties
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    Communities

  • 2,977

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
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Westland Real Estate Group
  • 30

    Communities

  • 9,094

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
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    Communities

  • 160,629

    Units

  • 238

    Cities

1 Community in San Bernardino
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FPI Management
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  • 104,049

    Units

  • 218

    Cities

1 Community in San Bernardino
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Winn Companies
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    Communities

  • 28,588

    Units

  • 92

    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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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