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Average Rent in Fontana CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Fontana CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,647/mo
Lowest Available
$2,620/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fontana CA
Compare average rent across Fontana CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights | $3,388 | $3,275 | 1 | 4 |
| Fontana 92335 | $3,215 | $2,620 | 1 | 21 |
| Fontana 92376 | $2,716 | $2,150 | 2 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fontana CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Fontana CA is $2,647 per month across 1 apartment community and 5 available units.
The most affordable option is Serena Village starting at $2,620/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,647/mo.
Prices range from $2,620 to $2,670 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Fontana CA Rent Price History
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Rent by Bedroom Type in Fontana CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fontana CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Village | $2,620/mo | $2,647/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Fontana CA Apartments
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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
$106,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,647/mo.
Comfortable income
$127,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,620/mo), you need to earn at least $105,000/year.
Median household income in Fontana CA is $98,187 , about 23% 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) | $2,647 |
| Utilities | $567 |
| Groceries | $551 |
| Transportation | $1,353 |
| Healthcare | $660 |
| Other goods and services | $1,056 |
| Estimated total | $6,833/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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