Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Pomona, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pomona, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,570/month. Renters are paying $95 less per month on average than last year, a modest decline despite a small percentage change signal.

  • Pomona rents run roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets with limited total rentals at 77 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pomona rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,462/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,995/month. This range shows the variation renters face by unit size.

Median rent

Median rent in Pomona

$2,570/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pomona is $2,570 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $620 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pomona

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pomona rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pomona, CA

Average rent prices in Pomona have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Pomona, CA

Rent prices in Pomona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pomona is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Pomona run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

7%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,800

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,462

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,995

9%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,462

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pomona and Azusa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pomona

Median rent price$2,570
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pomona, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Azusa, CA.

Discover rentals in Pomona, CA

885 N Eleanor St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Pomona

Rooms for Rent - Pomona, CA

885 N Eleanor St, Pomona, CA 91767

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Fernleaf - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Fernleaf

1163 W Fernleaf Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

3828 E Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

3828 E Grand Ave

3828 E Grand Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Dhillon Pomona Rentals - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Dhillon Pomona Rentals

1047 W 8th St, Pomona, CA 91766

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Pomona, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pomona rental market.

How much is rent in Pomona?

The average rent in Pomona is $2,570 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pomona?

Average rent prices in Pomona have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Pomona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pomona is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pomona?

To comfortably afford rent in Pomona, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pomona's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,600 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across this San Gabriel Valley community.

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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