Average Rent in Fontana, CA
5 apartment buildings, 40 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,516/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,799/mo
Citrus Gardens Apartments
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
40
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Fontana, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fontana, CA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Citrus Gardens Apartments
8600 Citrus Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Maple Hill Apartments
18215 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Levante Apartment Homes
14951 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Serena Village
14048 Ivy Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Calista Luxury Townhomes
17030 Limestone Ln, Fontana, CA 92336, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus Gardens Apartments 8600 Citrus Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA | $1,799 | $1,799 | $2.40 | 3.6 (31) | 1 |
| 2 | Maple Hill Apartments 18215 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA | $1,905 | $2,004 | $2.50 | 3.3 (224) | 21 |
| 3 | Levante Apartment Homes 14951 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA | $2,199 | $2,574 | $2.84 | 4.2 (61) | 4 |
| 4 | Serena Village 14048 Ivy Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA | $2,934 | $3,290 | $2.69 | 4.3 (43) | 11 |
| 5 | Calista Luxury Townhomes 17030 Limestone Ln, Fontana, CA 92336, USA | $3,275 | $3,425 | $2.49 | 4.3 (57) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Citrus Gardens Apartments
3.6 (31)8600 Citrus Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Maple Hill Apartments
3.3 (224)18215 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Levante Apartment Homes
4.2 (61)14951 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Serena Village
4.3 (43)14048 Ivy Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, USA
Calista Luxury Townhomes
4.3 (57)17030 Limestone Ln, Fontana, CA 92336, USA
Fontana, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fontana, CA is $2,516 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,799 at Citrus Gardens Apartments to $3,275 at Calista Luxury Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,999/mo | $1,799/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $2,346/mo | $1,905/mo | 32 |
| 3 Bed | $3,594/mo | $3,256/mo | 6 |
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 Fontana, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fontana, CA averages $1,999/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,346/mo. At the local median household income of $98,187, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fontana, CA at $1,733/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fontana, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fontana, 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
$101,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,516/mo.
Comfortable income
$121,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,799/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Fontana, CA is $98,187 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fontana, CA
Overall prices in Fontana, 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 Fontana, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,516 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,702/mo |
Population
211,921
Median household income
$98,187
Census median rent
$1,733/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
33.3
Mean commute
33 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.
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Nearby cities in California
How Fontana, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fontana, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,921 | +16% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,764 | +10% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,504 | 0% | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,141 | +25% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,377 | -6% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,319 | -8% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fontana, CA?
The average rent in Fontana, CA is $2,516 per month, based on 40 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fontana, CA?
The lowest available rent in Fontana, CA starts at $1,799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fontana, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Fontana, CA average $1,999/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,799/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fontana, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Fontana, CA average $2,346/mo. Units start from $1,905/mo across 32 units currently listed.
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