Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
Colton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Colton

$1,837/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colton is $1,837 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $62 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colton

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Colton, CA

Average rent prices in Colton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,883, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Colton run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,986.

Listings

Studio

$1,501

41%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,650

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,795

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,875

28%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,501

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,875

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

57%

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$1,837
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

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

Ardella at Reche Canyon - Photo 1 of 1

1h 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

Rosedale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Rosedale Ave

2677 Rosedale Ave, Colton, CA 92324

2 beds

1 bath

$1,760

961 Western Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Colton

1735 E Washington St #E11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Colton

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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 $1,837 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colton?

Average rent prices in Colton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Colton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Colton?

To comfortably afford rent in Colton, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rental prices in Colton, with approximately 10% savings compared to December's peak rates. July sees the highest competition with stronger demand relative to available inventory.

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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