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Rialto

Pop. 104,143·191st most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,779/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$817
Rising (Monthly)
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Rialto · $2,779
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,779/mo
Expected by trend
$2,782/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Rialto's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,779 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,348/yr
At $2,779/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.4% 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 → $2,779
up 13.2%
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 13.2% since 2022, going from about $2,454 per month to roughly $2,779 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 13.9 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 $2,779/mo, how Rialto rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Rialto rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Rialto, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rialto is $2,779/mo as of August 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 38% of local median household income ($88,857/yr), Rialto ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rialto an affordable city for renters?

Rialto is considered moderate for renters. At $2,779/mo, rent takes approximately 38% 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 $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,779/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 4.3% over the past year as of August 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 #191 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,779/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rialto?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rialto ($2,779/mo): Colton ($1,936/mo), San Bernardino ($2,013/mo), Grand Terrace ($2,061/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 $2,779/mo is $817 (42%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #191 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,779/mo, rent takes ~38% of Rialto's median household income ($88,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rialto 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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