Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Colton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Colton

$1,998/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colton is $1,998 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $48 more per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colton

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colton rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,945, whereas a house costs $2,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Colton run $1,707 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,998.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

4%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,695

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,026

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,174

7%

34%

4 bedroom

$4,100

2%

94%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,026

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,174

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

94%

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$1,998
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colton, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Eastvale, CA.

Discover rentals in Colton, CA

1150 S Meadow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Colton

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Ardella at Reche Canyon - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Ardella at Reche Canyon

1333 Reche Canyon Rd, Colton, CA 92324

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,689–$5,116

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1455 Veterans Way, Unit F - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

1455 Veterans Way, Unit F

1455 Veterans Way, Colton, CA 92324

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

1735 E Washington St #E11 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Condo for rent in Colton

Condo 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 $1,998 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colton?

Average rent prices in Colton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Colton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colton is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $48 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 $80,000/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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