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Fontana

Pop. 214,169·142nd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,995/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,044
Falling (Monthly)
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Fontana · $2,995
More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,951/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Fontana's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,995/mo
Expected by trend
$3,216/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,043
1 BR
$2,137
2 BR
$2,657
3 BR
$3,547
4 BR+
$4,313
Research median
$2,657/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$35,940/yr
At $2,995/mo median
Market timing
Rents falling
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fontana, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
214,169
Median income
$102,821
Median age
33.8
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
27.3%
24.4%
28.3%
Under 1827.3%
18–3424.4%
35–5428.3%
55–6410.3%
65+9.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
19.8%
67.6%
White19.8%
Black7.8%
Hispanic67.6%
Asian8.5%
Education (25+)
20%
30.3%
28.3%
21.4%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Fontana, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,682 → $2,995
up 11.7%
Income
$83,468 → $102,821
up 23.2%
Population
208,087 → 214,169
up 2.9%
Renter share
33.8% → 33.2%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 21.4%
+1.9 pts
Median age
32 → 33.8
+1.8 yrs

Rent in Fontana, CA has climbed 11.7% since 2022, going from about $2,682 per month to roughly $2,995 today. Census figures show median household income at $102,821 today, compared with $83,468 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 11.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 208,087 to 214,169 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Fontana rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fontana. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fontana, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Fontana is $2,995/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,043/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,657/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,137/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,547/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($102,821/yr), Fontana ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fontana an affordable city for renters?

Fontana is considered moderate for renters. At $2,995/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($102,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fontana slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fontana?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,995/mo in Fontana. The local median household income is $102,821/yr, meaning the typical Fontana household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fontana?

Rent in Fontana has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of June 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Fontana neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Fontana are 92335 ($2,464/mo), 92336 ($3,300/mo), and 92337 ($3,501/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Fontana is $2,995/mo.

How does Fontana rent compare to other cities in California?

Fontana is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #142 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,995/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fontana?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fontana ($2,995/mo): San Bernardino ($2,006/mo), Jurupa Valley ($2,531/mo), Ontario ($2,616/mo).

What percentage of Fontana residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of Fontana households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. Fontana leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fontana rent compare to the national average?

Fontana's median rent of $2,995/mo is $1,044 (54%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo. Within California, it ranks #142 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,995/mo, rent takes ~35% of Fontana's median household income ($102,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fontana 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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