Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Fontana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fontana rent stands today
Fontana, CA rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,130/month. Renters today are paying $226 more per month than last year, with rent sitting just 3.1% below the peak seen in February 2026.
Vs. national rents
Fontana rent is 62.2% more expensive than the national median of $1,930/month, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 76 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Fontana sit at $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,095/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,895/month. The 3-bedroom median reflects the largest share of total rentals at 39.4%.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Park rents fell 42.7% year over year to $2,150/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide rise of 4.3%, marking South Park as a distinct local cooldown within Fontana's broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Fontana
$3,130/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Fontana is $3,130 per month as of July 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fontana
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fontana rentals at each price point
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 $2,347, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fontana run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 6% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,895 | 5% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
California Landings | $2,982 | |
Citrus Heights North | $3,000 | |
Downtown Fontana | $3,000 | |
Hunter's Ridge | $3,600 | |
Northgate | $2,700 | |
Rancho Fontana | $3,260 | |
Southridge Village | $2,830 | |
Southwest Industrial Park | $2,460 | |
Walnut Village | $3,000 | |
West End | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,347 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
20%
Southridge Village
Average rent
$2,830
West End
Average rent
$3,300
Downtown Fontana
Average rent
$3,000
Rancho Fontana
Average rent
$3,260
Southwest Industrial Park
Average rent
$2,460
Walnut Village
Average rent
$3,000
Citrus Heights North
Average rent
$3,000
California Landings
Average rent
$2,982
Hunter's Ridge
Average rent
$3,600
Northgate
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
62%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fontana, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Chino, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,652
$3,177
2%$2,003
4%$2,397
3%$2,620
5%$2,595
4%$2,375
1%$2,800
6%$2,524
1%$2,240
2%$1,935
1%$2,400
5%Discover rentals in Fontana, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fontana
15918 Katherine St, Fontana, CA 92335
4 beds
4 baths
$950
House for rent
Available Jul 26
2d ago
Condo for rent in Fontana
16540 Wyndham Ln #2, Fontana, CA 92336
3 beds
3 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 31
3d ago
92335 Juniper Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17627 Mcwethy Dr, Fontana, CA 92336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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
House for rent
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Fontana
8049 Jamestown Cir, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Fontana
14033 Yorktown Ct, Fontana, CA 92336
4 beds
3 baths
$7,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fontana
15637 Curry Pl, Fontana, CA 92336
5 beds
3 baths
$7,575
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$4,255
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11761 Malagon Dr, Fontana, CA 92337
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,575
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
16525 Malaga Ct, Fontana, CA 92336
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jul 9
20h ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$4,255
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11761 Malagon Dr, Fontana, CA 92337
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,575
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
16525 Malaga Ct, Fontana, CA 92336
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jul 9
2d ago
Verified
15912 Chase Rd, Fontana, CA 92336
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$4,255
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
8185 Palmetto Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fontana
8806 Chantry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 14
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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 $3,130 per month as of July 25, 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 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fontana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fontana are Southwest Industrial Park ($2,460/mo), Northgate ($2,700/mo), and Southridge Village ($2,830/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fontana?
To comfortably afford rent in Fontana, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fontana?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fontana average around $1,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,140/month. One-bedrooms saw strong growth at 11.5% year over year, while two-bedrooms increased 1.9% annually.
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).