Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
San Bernardino, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where San Bernardino rent stands today

    San Bernardino, CA rents rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,935/month. The average rent is $18 less per month than last year, a negligible difference, while month-to-month rent increased 3.3%, indicating recent upward movement in the market.

  • San Bernardino sits 0.3% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a market close to average cost with a total of 117 total rentals available for choice.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in San Bernardino rent for about $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,425/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,995/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,548/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,185/month. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Verdemont rents rose 29.8% year over year to $2,709/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide modest increase. Meanwhile, Shirrells saw rents fall 52.1% year over year to $1,800/month, marking a significant localized shift.

Median rent

Median rent in San Bernardino

$1,935/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Bernardino is $1,935 per month as of July 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Bernardino

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Bernardino rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bernardino run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

4%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,425

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,547

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,185

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,185

Last 30 days

5%

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$1,935

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,003
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Bernardino, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Colton, CA.

Discover rentals in San Bernardino, CA

437 W 17th St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

SBHS house for rent in San Bernardino

SINGLE_FAMILY - San Bernardino, CA

437 W 17th St #8, San Bernardino, CA 92405

1 bed

1 bath

$825

House for rent

484 W 25th St ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arrowview apartment for rent in San Bernardino

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Bernardino

SINGLE_FAMILY - San Bernardino, CA

19216 Kendall Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92407

3 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

BLUHAR01 - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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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 $1,935 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Bernardino?

Average rent prices in San Bernardino have increased 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 roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bernardino?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino are Perris Hills ($1,400/mo), Dmv ($1,495/mo), and Drnag ($1,650/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Bernardino average approximately $1,450/month and two-bedrooms around $1,900/month, both relatively stable year over year.

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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