Average Rent in Colton, CA
1 apartment buildings, 2 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,556/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,470/mo
CENTREPOINTE APARTMENTS
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
2
available now
Colton, CA Resident Access
City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips.
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Colton, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Colton, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTREPOINTE APARTMENTS 1401 E Santo Antonio Dr, Colton, CA 92324, USA | $1,470 | $1,556 | $4.17/ft² | 4.2 (339) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
By Area
Colton, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Colton, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Colton, CA is $1,556 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,470 at CENTREPOINTE APARTMENTS to $1,641 at CENTREPOINTE APARTMENTS.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470/mo | $1,470/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,641/mo | $1,641/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Colton, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Colton, CA averages $1,641/mo. At the local median household income of $69,581, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Colton, CA at $1,608/mo. The current tracked market average runs 3% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Colton, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Colton, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,556/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,470/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Colton, CA is $69,581 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Colton, CA
Overall prices in Colton, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Colton, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,556 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $5,742/mo |
Population
53,798
Median household income
$69,581
Census median rent
$1,608/mo
Census rent burden
34.5%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Colton, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Colton, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,096 | +99% | -1.3% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,422 | +120% | -3% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,870 | +84% | -0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,526 | +62% | +1.4% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,268 | +46% | 0% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,352 | +51% | +1% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Colton, CA?
The average rent in Colton, CA is $1,556 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Colton, CA?
The lowest available rent in Colton, CA starts at $1,470 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Colton, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Colton, CA average $1,641/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,641/mo across 1 units tracked.
Rent Trends in Colton, CA
Track how apartment prices are changing over time.
Missing your neighborhood?
Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.
Get Started