Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Bernardino, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    San Bernardino, CA rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,925/month. Renters are paying $45 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent cooled 3.2%.

  • San Bernardino is 1.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 130 total rentals available in the market. This positions the city as a moderately priced market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in San Bernardino rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,482/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,100/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,600/month compared to $1,695/month for apartments, offering distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Amber Hills saw rents fall 49.1% year over year to $1,625/month across 21 rentals, while North Park and Arrowview also cooled with declines of 47.2% and 43.1% respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in San Bernardino

$1,925/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Bernardino is $1,925 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Bernardino

130

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino, CA

Average rent prices in San Bernardino have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 San Bernardino, CA

Rent prices in San Bernardino vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Bernardino is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bernardino run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

24%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,482

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,100

21%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,482

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in San Bernardino and Colton by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Bernardino

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Bernardino, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Colton, CA.

Discover rentals in San Bernardino, CA

BLUHAR01 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

BLUHAR01

1521 N Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA 92405

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,295

Apartment for rent

2122 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho West apartment for rent in San Bernardino

Apartment for rent

2122 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho West apartment for rent in San Bernardino

Apartment for rent

649 W 8th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown San Bernardino house for rent in San Bernardino

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for San Bernardino, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Bernardino rental market.

How much is rent in San Bernardino?

The average rent in San Bernardino is $1,925 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Bernardino?

Average rent prices in San Bernardino have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does San Bernardino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Bernardino is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bernardino?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino are Perris Hills ($1,250/mo), Dmv ($1,500/mo), and Arrowhead ($1,590/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Bernardino?

To comfortably afford rent in San Bernardino, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in San Bernardino?

San Bernardino's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market across this California Inland Empire city.

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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