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Average Rent in Fontana, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Fontana, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,822/mo
▼ 5.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,575/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
56
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Fontana, CA
18 listed units across 3 buildings in Fontana, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $47/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Village | Unit 2911, Floorplan 5R | $3,588 | $3,467 | $121 |
| Levante Apartment Homes | Unit 1 | $2,599 | $2,499 | $100 |
| Alta Westwind | Unit 1140, B1 | $2,953 | $2,856 | $97 |
| Serena Village | Unit 4010 | $3,628 | $3,587 | $41 |
| Serena Village | Unit 1512, Floorplan 4R | $3,337 | $3,302 | $35 |
| Serena Village | Unit 1610, Floorplan 5R | $3,502 | $3,467 | $35 |
| Serena Village | Unit 2311, Floorplan 5 | $3,579 | $3,544 | $35 |
| Serena Village | Unit 2312 | $3,752 | $3,717 | $35 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Fontana, CA
Compare average rent across Fontana, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights | $3,595 | ▲ $55 | $3,595 | 1 | 1 |
| Fontana 92335 | $2,808 | ▼ $25 | $1,575 | 6 | 55 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fontana, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Fontana, CA is $2,822 per month across 7 apartment communities and 56 available units. Rents have decreased $159 (5.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Orchards Apartments starting at $1,575/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,422/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,517/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,546/mo.
Prices range from $1,575 to $4,044 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Fontana, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,678 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $2,635 | -$43 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,599 | -$36 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,614 | +$15 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $2,619 | +$5 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fontana, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fontana, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Apartments | $1,575/mo | $1,893/mo | 4 | 3.5 |
| Citrus Gardens Apartments | $1,799/mo | $1,999/mo | 2 | 3.6 |
| Maple Hill Apartments | $1,905/mo | $1,974/mo | 7 | 3.3 |
| Levante Apartment Homes | $2,299/mo | $2,692/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Alta Westwind | $2,416/mo | $2,878/mo | 24 | 4.9 |
| Serena Village | $3,262/mo | $3,518/mo | 14 | 4.3 |
| Calista Luxury Townhomes | $3,595/mo | $3,595/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fontana, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,822/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,575/mo), you need to earn at least $63,000/year.
Median household income in Fontana, CA is $98,187 , about 28% 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) | $2,822 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $7,008/mo |
Population
211,921
Median household income
$98,187
Census median rent
$1,733/mo
Census rent burden
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.
Google Search Trends for Fontana, CA Apartments
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