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Rialto

Pop. 104,143·205th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,740/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$775
Falling (Monthly)
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Rialto · $2,740
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Rialto's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,740/mo
Expected by trend
$2,779/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,560
Research median
$2,190/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,880/yr
At $2,740/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rialto, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
104,143
Median income
$88,857
Median age
32.6
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
26.7%
26.6%
25.9%
Under 1826.7%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.9%
55–649.9%
65+10.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
16.2%
74.8%
White16.2%
Black11.6%
Hispanic74.8%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
24.2%
35.3%
27.9%
12.6%
No HS diploma24.2%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+12.6%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Rialto, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,454 → $2,740
up 11.7%
Income
$69,934 → $88,857
up 27.1%
Population
103,799 → 104,143
up 0.3%
Renter share
37.7% → 33.8%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
11.8% → 12.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
31 → 32.6
+1.6 yrs

Rent in Rialto, CA has increased 11.7% since 2022, going from about $2,454 per month to roughly $2,740 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,934 in 2021 to $88,857 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 15.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 33.8% of households rent today, against 37.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Rialto, CA market of 2022.

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At $2,740/mo, how Rialto rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Rialto rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Rialto, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Rialto is $2,740/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,690/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,920/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($88,857/yr), Rialto ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rialto an affordable city for renters?

Rialto is considered moderate for renters. At $2,740/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($88,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rialto slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rialto?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,740/mo in Rialto. The local median household income is $88,857/yr, meaning the typical Rialto household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rialto?

Rent in Rialto has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rialto rent compare to other cities in California?

Rialto is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #205 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,740/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rialto?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rialto ($2,740/mo): Colton ($1,929/mo), San Bernardino ($1,994/mo), Grand Terrace ($2,051/mo).

What percentage of Rialto residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Rialto households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Rialto leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rialto rent compare to the national average?

Rialto's median rent of $2,740/mo is $775 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #205 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,740/mo, rent takes ~37% of Rialto's median household income ($88,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rialto 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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