Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Pomona, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pomona, CA rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,375/month. Renters today are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,852/month in September 2024.

  • Pomona rents run 23.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The city has a total rental inventory of 57 units, showing the size of its rental market alongside this rent level.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Pomona rent near $1,800/month, while 2-bedrooms are at $2,390/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,200/month. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available in the city.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses rent for a median of $3,125/month compared to $2,200/month for apartments. Houses and apartments make up most of Pomona's total rental inventory, with apartments at 42.5% and houses at 43.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Pomona

$2,375/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pomona is $2,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pomona

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pomona rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Pomona run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,799

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,390

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,200

15%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,390

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

33%

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$2,375
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,318
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pomona, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Azusa, CA.

Discover rentals in Pomona, CA

@ M Center (WO) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

@ M Center (WO)

414 E Center St, Pomona, CA 91767

3 beds

1 bath

$1,840

Apartment for rent

Casa Bonita - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Casa Bonita

304 E Olive St, Pomona, CA 91766

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Dhillon Pomona Rentals - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Dhillon Pomona Rentals

1047 W 8th St, Pomona, CA 91766

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

678 Del Rosa Pl #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pomona

Spacious 900 sq ft. 2BD/1BA Upstairs Unit

678 Del Rosa Pl #D, Pomona, CA 91768

2 beds

1 bath

$1,970

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 27

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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 $2,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pomona?

Average rent prices in Pomona have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Pomona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pomona is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pomona average around $1,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,520/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).

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