Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Colton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Colton

$2,048/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colton is $2,048 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $98 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colton

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Colton, CA

Average rent prices in Colton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Colton, CA

Rent prices in Colton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Colton is $1,842, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Colton run $1,682 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,047.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

29%

2 bedroom

$2,048

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,150

5%

23%

4 bedroom

$3,485

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,048

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,485

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Colton, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Colton, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Colton and Eastvale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Colton

Median rent price$2,048
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,999
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colton, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Eastvale, CA.

Discover rentals in Colton, CA

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Colton

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Illinosis - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Illinosis

1011 Illinois Ave, Colton, CA 92324

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

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Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Colton

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Colton, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Colton rental market.

How much is rent in Colton?

The average rent in Colton is $2,048 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colton?

Average rent prices in Colton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Colton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $98 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Colton?

To comfortably afford rent in Colton, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Colton?

Colton's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market across San Bernardino County's rental landscape.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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