Average Rent in Ontario, CA
11 apartment buildings, 86 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,546/mo
Cheapest
$1,150/mo
Properties
11
Units
86
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Ontario, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Ontario, CA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mesa Properties
417 N Central Ave b, Upland, CA 91786, USA
Centre Club Apartments
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
The Grove
227 W H St, Ontario, CA 91762, USA
Park West Apartments
13151 Yorba Ave, Chino, CA 91710, USA
Citrine Hills
3303 S Archibald Ave, Ontario, CA 91761, USA
Camden Landmark Apartments
950 Duesenberg Dr, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
College Park Apartment Homes
250 North College Park Dr, Upland, CA 91786, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Properties 417 N Central Ave b, Upland, CA 91786, USA | $1,150 | $2,373 | $2.05 | 4.7 (378) | 2 |
| 2 | Centre Club Apartments 1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA | $2,098 | $2,436 | $2.62 | 4.5 (201) | 16 |
| 3 | The Grove 227 W H St, Ontario, CA 91762, USA | $2,119 | $2,119 | $3.85 | 4 (24) | 1 |
| 4 | Park West Apartments 13151 Yorba Ave, Chino, CA 91710, USA | $2,300 | $2,420 | $3.04 | 3.8 (108) | 5 |
| 5 | Citrine Hills 3303 S Archibald Ave, Ontario, CA 91761, USA | $2,304 | $2,547 | $3.15 | 3.8 (527) | 14 |
| 6 | Camden Landmark Apartments 950 Duesenberg Dr, Ontario, CA 91764, USA | $2,329 | $2,416 | $2.70 | 4 (250) | 18 |
| 7 | College Park Apartment Homes 250 North College Park Dr, Upland, CA 91786, USA | $2,338 | $2,633 | $2.65 | 4.3 (173) | 24 |
Explore Each Property
Mesa Properties
4.7 (378)417 N Central Ave b, Upland, CA 91786, USA
Centre Club Apartments
4.5 (201)1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
The Grove
4 (24)227 W H St, Ontario, CA 91762, USA
Park West Apartments
3.8 (108)13151 Yorba Ave, Chino, CA 91710, USA
Citrine Hills
3.8 (527)3303 S Archibald Ave, Ontario, CA 91761, USA
Camden Landmark Apartments
4 (250)950 Duesenberg Dr, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
Ontario, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ontario, CA is $2,546 per month, based on 86 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,150 at Mesa Properties to $2,930 at Rancho Vista.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,300/mo | $1,150/mo | 40 |
| 2 Bed | $2,679/mo | $2,300/mo | 42 |
| 3 Bed | $3,624/mo | $3,221/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $3,595/mo | $3,595/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Ontario, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ontario, CA averages $2,300/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,679/mo. At the local median household income of $82,806, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ontario, CA at $1,916/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Ontario, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ontario, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,546/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,150/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Ontario, CA is $82,806 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ontario, CA
Overall prices in Ontario, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ontario, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,546 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,732/mo |
Population
178,347
Median household income
$82,806
Census median rent
$1,916/mo
Rent as % of income
35.3%
Median age
33.1
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Ontario, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ontario, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +13% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +26% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -10% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | 0% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +32% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ontario, CA?
The average rent in Ontario, CA is $2,546 per month, based on 86 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ontario, CA?
The lowest available rent in Ontario, CA starts at $1,150 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ontario, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Ontario, CA average $2,300/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,150/mo across 40 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ontario, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Ontario, CA average $2,679/mo. Units start from $2,300/mo across 42 units currently listed.
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