Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
San Bernardino, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where San Bernardino rent stands today

    San Bernardino, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 1.2%, showing a recent pullback in the market.

  • San Bernardino runs 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced Southern California metro with a total of 121 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in San Bernardino rent for about $1,290/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,485/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,699/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,494/month. Houses command a median of $2,575/month while apartments are priced at $1,688/month, showing distinct tiers within the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Park rents fell 48.1% year over year to $1,650/month across 14 rentals, marking a notable local decline compared to the flat citywide trend. Sbhs saw a 73.4% rise to $1,595/month, while South Pointe rents climbed 30.1% to $2,146/month, showing varied neighborhood dynamics in San Bernardino.

Median rent

Median rent in San Bernardino

$1,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in San Bernardino is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Bernardino

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Bernardino rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in San Bernardino, CA

Average rent prices in San Bernardino have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,688, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bernardino run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,290

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,485

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,699

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,494

6%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,494

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,859
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Bernardino, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Colton, CA.

Discover rentals in San Bernardino, CA

6663 N Ofelia Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Verdemont house for rent in San Bernardino

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
H St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

H St

757 N H St, San Bernardino, CA 92410

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,370

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ridgeview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Ridgeview Apartments

1551 E Date St, San Bernardino, CA 92404

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Court St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Court St

145 E Court St, San Bernardino, CA 92410

2 beds

1 bath

$1,462

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Bernardino?

Average rent prices in San Bernardino have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does San Bernardino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Bernardino is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bernardino?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino are Drnag ($1,595/mo), Sbhs ($1,595/mo), and Dmv ($1,600/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 $74,000/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?

Summer months offer the best rental deals in San Bernardino, with July seeing the lowest rents of the year. October has the highest rent with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months, so timing your search for summer can result in meaningful savings.

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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