Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Ontario, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ontario, CA rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $107 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.2% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Ontario runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros with a limited total rental inventory of 89 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Ontario rent for about $1,961/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,988/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,485/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. Apartments make up 51.5% of rentals and rent around $2,300/month, while houses average $3,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Parkside rents fell 56.9% year over year to $2,025/month across 12 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 7.9% rise. Eden Glen and Downtown Ontario also saw large declines, cooling parts of the Ontario, CA market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ontario
$2,595/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Ontario is $2,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $665 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ontario
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ontario rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ontario, CA
Average rent prices in Ontario have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Ontario run $2,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,961 | 17% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,987 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,485 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 |  3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 12% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Creekside | $2,289 | |
Downtown Ontario | $1,995 | |
Downtown West | $1,920 | |
Eden Glen | $1,752 | |
Ontario Center | $2,543 | |
Parkside | $2,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,325 | 21% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,961
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,987
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,485
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
3%
Ontario Center
Average rent
$2,543
Creekside
Average rent
$2,289
Parkside
Average rent
$2,025
Eden Glen
Average rent
$1,752
Downtown West
Average rent
$1,920
Downtown Ontario
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
21%
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
34%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ontario, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,525
3%$2,652
$3,177
2%$2,003
4%$2,397
3%$3,130
8%$3,490
9%$2,375
1%$2,800
6%$2,240
2%$1,935
1%$2,400
5%Discover rentals in Ontario, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ontario
3 beds
4 baths
$980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ontario
E Pastime St #NA, Ontario, CA 91762
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ontario
S Castle Ln #NA, Ontario, CA 91762
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jul 17
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
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
House for rent in Ontario
2634 E Scarlett Ln, Ontario, CA 91762
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ontario
3002 E Oak Knoll Loop, Ontario, CA 91761
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ontario
4835 S Monarch Pl, Ontario, CA 91762
4 beds
3 baths
$7,350
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$3,373
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
950 N Duesenberg Dr, Ontario, CA 91764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,289–$2,809
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2509 Canterbury Trl #NA, Ontario, CA 91761
3 beds
2 baths
$4,150
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5h ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$3,373
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
950 N Duesenberg Dr, Ontario, CA 91764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,289–$2,809
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2509 Canterbury Trl #NA, Ontario, CA 91761
3 beds
2 baths
$4,150
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5h ago
Verified
1005 N Center Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,297–$3,373
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1129 E La Deney Ct, Ontario, CA 91764
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
23h ago
3410 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,399–$6,160
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1015 W E St, Ontario, CA 91762
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
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 $2,595 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ontario?
Average rent prices in Ontario have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Ontario rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ontario is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ontario?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Ontario are Eden Glen ($1,752/mo), Downtown West ($1,920/mo), and Downtown Ontario ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ontario?
To comfortably afford rent in Ontario, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ontario?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ontario average around $2,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,430/month.
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).