Average Rent in Fontana, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Fontana, CA

Average rent prices in Fontana have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,472, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fontana run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,145.


Studio	$1,200	18%	17%
1 bedroom	$1,695	1%	29%
2 bedroom	$2,290	3%	7%
3 bedroom	$3,255	2%	7%
4 bedroom	$3,697	8%	3%

		Listings
California Landings	$3,195
Citrus Heights North	$3,100
Downtown Fontana	$2,932
Hunter's Ridge	$3,574
Northgate	$2,525
Rancho Fontana	$3,300
Sierra Lakes	$3,300
Southridge Village	$2,592
Southwest Industrial Park	$2,693
West End	$3,450


Apartments	$2,472	3%	No Change
Condos	$2,825	5%	No Change
Houses	$3,450	4%	No Change
Rooms	$1,000	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,255

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,697

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$3,009

58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000

58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fontana, CA is equal to the median rent in Chino, CA.

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fontana

Cozy downstairs 1 Bedroom in Fontana | Available 09/22/2026 | $1000/mo

16540 Wyndham Ln #2, Fontana, CA 92336

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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10h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Orchards Senior 55+ Senior Living Community

8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,575–$2,050

Call

2d ago

7.1

Very good

17627 McWethy Dr.

17627 Mcwethy Dr, Fontana, CA 92336

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

162

Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

1d ago

8.8

Very good

8244 Beech Avenue

8244 Beech Ave, Fontana, CA 92335

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,495

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

15082Arro

15082 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

18h ago

8.6

Very good

116

OAKCREST, Fontana, CA 92337

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Oasis Townhomes

16007 Merrill Ave, Fontana, CA 92335

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

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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 $3,009 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fontana?

Average rent prices in Fontana have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Fontana rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fontana is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,109 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fontana?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fontana are Northgate ($2,525/mo), Southridge Village ($2,592/mo), and Southwest Industrial Park ($2,693/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).