Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Fontana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fontana rent stands today
Fontana, CA rents slipped 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,988/month, reflecting a $58 decrease from last year. Month over month, rents softened 1.6%, showing a recent downward trend separate from the annual change.
Vs. national rents
Fontana runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros for renters. The market includes 84 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Fontana are $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms $2,325/month, 3-bedrooms $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,729/month. These figures represent the median rents by bedroom count in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northgate rents fell 24.4% year over year to $2,495/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide market, which slipped 1.9% year over year, showing a localized cooldown in Northgate.
Median rent
Median rent in Fontana
$2,987/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fontana is $2,987 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,087 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fontana
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fontana rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fontana, CA
Average rent prices in Fontana have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Fontana, CA
Rent prices in Fontana vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fontana is $2,374, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Fontana run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,325 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,729 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellgrove | $3,649 | |
Citrus Heights North | $3,500 | |
Downtown Fontana | $1,960 | |
Hunter's Ridge | $3,250 | |
Northgate | $2,495 | |
Rancho Fontana | $2,950 | |
Sierra Lakes | $3,095 | |
Southridge Village | $3,090 | |
Southwest Industrial Park | $2,700 | |
West End | $3,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,374 | 2% | 16% | |
Condos | $3,100 | 10% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,295 | 4% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,729
Last year
4%
Southridge Village
Average rent
$3,090
Downtown Fontana
Average rent
$1,960
West End
Average rent
$3,550
Rancho Fontana
Average rent
$2,950
Northgate
Average rent
$2,495
Sierra Lakes
Average rent
$3,095
Hunter's Ridge
Average rent
$3,250
Citrus Heights North
Average rent
$3,500
Southwest Industrial Park
Average rent
$2,700
Bellgrove
Average rent
$3,649
Apartments
Average rent
$2,374
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fontana, 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 Fontana, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fontana and Chino by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fontana
57%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fontana, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Chino, CA.
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$2,195
3%Discover rentals in Fontana, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fontana
16540 Wyndham Ln #2, Fontana, CA 92336
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fontana
Grassland Ave #NA, Fontana, CA 92336
3 beds
3 baths
$1,200
Price dropped $800Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 23
3d ago
House for rent in Fontana
4798 Caterpillar Dr #NA, Fontana, CA 92336
5 beds
4.5 baths
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
2d ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Fontana house for rent in Fontana
7476 Peppertree Ln, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Fontana
14033 Yorktown Ct, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Fontana
8049 Jamestown Cir, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Hunter's Ridge house for rent in Fontana
5554 Pheasant Dr, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
3 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 30
8h ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$4,255
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
17022 Woodhill St, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
3 baths
$3,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 6
1d ago
Verified
11475 Blackstone Ct, Fontana, CA 92337
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,583
Price dropped $146Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 23
2d ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$4,255
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11475 Blackstone Ct, Fontana, CA 92337
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,583
Price dropped $146Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
8h ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$4,255
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11475 Blackstone Ct, Fontana, CA 92337
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,583
Price dropped $146Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 23
1d ago
Verified
17839 Granada Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
3 beds
2 baths
$3,283
Price dropped $131Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 16
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Frequently asked questions for Fontana, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fontana rental market.
How much is rent in Fontana?
The average rent in Fontana is $2,987 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fontana?
Average rent prices in Fontana have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Fontana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fontana is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,087 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fontana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fontana are Downtown Fontana ($1,960/mo), Northgate ($2,495/mo), and Southwest Industrial Park ($2,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fontana?
To comfortably afford rent in Fontana, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fontana?
December offers the best rental deals in Fontana, with rents running about 6% lower than peak summer months. June sees the highest rents and strongest competition, while December has the lowest demand and most favorable pricing for renters.
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).