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Rental Market Trends in San Bernardino, CA

What is the average rent in San Bernardino, CA?

$1,325/month

Average Rent

596 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,325 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,178 per month for a studio, $1,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,689 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,202 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,178/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,325/month
596 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,689/month
849 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,202/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,459/month
496 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,189/month
882 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,950/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,451/month
1,930 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,343/month
527 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,951/month
739 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,670/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,034/month
884 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Last Updated April 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
31% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Perris Hills
$1,303/month
601 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,392/month
574 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,541/month
687 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,637/month
573 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,716/month
697 Sq Ft
Kendall
$1,794/month
681 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
$1,794/month
681 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,716/month
697 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,637/month
573 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,541/month
687 Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,392/month
574 Sq Ft
Perris Hills
$1,303/month
601 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, Perris Hills and Kendall .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown San Bernardino
$1,392/month
574 Sq Ft
Perris Hills
$1,303/month
601 Sq Ft
Kendall
$1,794/month
681 Sq Ft
Northeast Sterling
$1,637/month
573 Sq Ft
San Gorgonio
$1,541/month
687 Sq Ft
Cajon
$1,716/month
697 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 $1,325, you’ll want to make about $4,416 per month or $52,992 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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San Bernardino, CA

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

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Apartment Averages

Perris Hills

San Bernardino, CA

Kendall

San Bernardino, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,163/month
$1,819/month
Two Bedroom
$1,821/month
$2,135/month
Three Bedroom
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Ascot Park Apartments

1422 E 9th St,
San Bernardino, CA 92410

$1,599 - $1,650

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Monterey Pines Apartments

25701 Van Leuven Ave,
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Trails at Grand Terrace

1699 E Washington St,
Colton, CA 92324

$1,606 - $2,268

1-2 Beds

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  • 15,168

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  • 39

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8 Communities in San Bernardino
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Anza Management Company
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  • 11,362

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

2 Communities in San Bernardino
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Afton Properties
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  • 6,961

    Units

  • 14

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2 Communities in San Bernardino
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Miracle Mile Properties
  • 20

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  • 3,439

    Units

  • 14

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    Communities

  • 180,071

    Units

  • 260

    Cities

1 Community in San Bernardino
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Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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  • 31,948

    Units

  • 84

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1 Community in San Bernardino
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  • 13,574

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  • 62

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1 Community in San Bernardino
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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 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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