Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Ontario, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ontario, CA rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,689/month. Renters are paying $106 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend from the recent peak of $2,759/month in December 2025.

  • Ontario runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of markets. The city offers 130 total rentals, with a smaller but active inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Ontario sit at $2,249/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,985/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,170/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,300/month, while apartments are at $2,249/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Parkside rents fell 42.9% year over year to $2,485/month across 14 rentals, while Downtown Ontario dropped 33.2% to $1,950/month with 22 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 10.3% rise and show localized shifts in Ontario's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Ontario

$2,689/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ontario is $2,689 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $739 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ontario

130

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ontario rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ontario, CA

Average rent prices in Ontario have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Ontario, CA

Rent prices in Ontario vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ontario is $2,249, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Ontario run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,249

35%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,985

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,170

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,170

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ontario, 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 Ontario, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ontario and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ontario

Median rent price$2,689
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ontario, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Ontario, CA

210 W D St - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Downtown West apartment for rent in Ontario

210 W D St, Ontario, CA 91762

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

L-1265 W. 4th St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

L-1265 W. 4th St.

1265 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Apartment for rent

M - 1257 W 4th St LEASE UP - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.4

Very good

M - 1257 W 4th St LEASE UP

1257 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

1015 W. E st. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1015 W. E st.

1015 W E St, Ontario, CA 91762

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ontario, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ontario rental market.

How much is rent in Ontario?

The average rent in Ontario is $2,689 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ontario?

Average rent prices in Ontario have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Ontario rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ontario is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $739 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ontario?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ontario are Downtown Ontario ($1,950/mo), Downtown West ($2,100/mo), and Eden Glen ($2,275/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ontario?

To comfortably afford rent in Ontario, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Ontario's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 monthly, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 per month. Both bedroom types experienced modest declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 3.4% and two-bedrooms decreasing 2.8%.

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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