Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Ontario, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ontario, CA rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,475/month. Renters today are paying $125 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Ontario runs 30.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 93 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ontario rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,030/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,495/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Ontario
$2,475/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Ontario is $2,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ontario
93
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ontario rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ontario, CA
Average rent prices in Ontario have remained the same 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
Ontario, CA
Rent prices in Ontario vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ontario is $2,340, whereas a house costs $3,170. 1-bedroom apartments in Ontario run $2,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,485.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 73% |  65% | |
1 bedroom | $2,030 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,199 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 13% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Creekside | $2,600 | |
Downtown Ontario | $2,165 | |
Downtown West | $1,825 | |
Eden Glen | $2,870 | |
Ontario Center | $2,452 | |
Parkside | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,340 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,499 | 6% | 10% | |
Houses | $3,170 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
73%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,030
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,199
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Ontario Center
Average rent
$2,452
Eden Glen
Average rent
$2,870
Downtown West
Average rent
$1,825
Parkside
Average rent
$2,150
Creekside
Average rent
$2,600
Downtown Ontario
Average rent
$2,165
Apartments
Average rent
$2,340
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,170
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
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
30%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ontario, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,450
7%$3,000
1%$3,105
10%$1,860
3%$2,330
11%$3,009
5%$3,013
4%$2,392
$2,810
9%$2,380
3%$1,895
$2,245
4%Discover rentals in Ontario, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ontario
3 beds
4 baths
$980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown West apartment for rent in Ontario
210 W D St, Ontario, CA 91762
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1015 W E St, Ontario, CA 91762
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1129 E La Deney Ct, Ontario, CA 91764
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ontario
1241 Brooks St, Ontario, CA 91762
Studio
0 baths
$11,520
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ontario
4250 S Montoya Paseo, Ontario, CA 91762
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 5
45m ago
1900 Inland Empire Blvd, Ontario, CA 91764
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,000–$4,699
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ontario
1031 S Palmetto Ave #U9, Ontario, CA 91762
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,147
Condo for rent
Available Oct 27
4d ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,248–$3,349
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1446 N Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762
3 beds
2 baths
$3,349
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
1352 W 5th St, Ontario, CA 91762
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$2,640
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,248–$3,349
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1446 N Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762
3 beds
2 baths
$3,349
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ontario
3 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,248–$3,349
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1468 E D St, Ontario, CA 91764
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1900 S Campus Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,835–$2,185
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 $2,475 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ontario?
Average rent prices in Ontario have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Ontario rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ontario is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ontario?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ontario are Downtown West ($1,825/mo), Parkside ($2,150/mo), and Downtown Ontario ($2,165/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ontario?
To comfortably afford rent in Ontario, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ontario?
January offers the lowest rents in Ontario, with about 4.0% savings compared to May's peak prices. November and December are also less competitive months with lower demand, making winter the best time to hunt for deals.
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).