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Average Rent in Ontario, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Ontario, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,782/mo
▼ 4.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,105/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
103
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Ontario, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario 91764 | $2,715 | ▲ $88 | $1,319 | 5 | 107 |
| Ontario 91762 | $2,679 | ▼ $161 | $2,055 | 2 | 26 |
| Ontario 91761 | $2,446 | ▼ $91 | $1,659 | 6 | 73 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ontario, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Ontario, CA is $2,782 per month across 12 apartment communities and 103 available units. Rents have decreased $138 (4.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Casitas Apartment Homes starting at $2,105/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,782/mo.
Prices range from $2,105 to $3,330 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 33 units are currently listed.
Ontario, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,898 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,768 | -$130 | 13 |
| September 2026 | $2,764 | -$4 | 13 |
| October 2026 | $2,630 | -$134 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Ontario, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Ontario, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casitas Apartment Homes | $2,105/mo | $2,112/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| Veranda Ontario Apartments | $2,340/mo | $2,517/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| West Fifth Apartments | $2,345/mo | $2,499/mo | 9 | 3.9 |
| Centre Club Apartments | $2,510/mo | $2,613/mo | 14 | 4.5 |
| Citrine Hills | $2,516/mo | $2,649/mo | 22 | 3.8 |
| Tuscany Village Apartments | $2,675/mo | $2,675/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments | $2,699/mo | $2,929/mo | 10 | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ontario, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$111,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,782/mo.
Comfortable income
$134,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,105/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Median household income in Ontario, CA is $82,806 , about 38% 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) | $2,782 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,968/mo |
Population
178,347
Median household income
$82,806
Census median rent
$1,916/mo
Census rent burden
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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