122 Apartments for rent in Fontana, CA
📍Average Rent in Fontana
Once upon a time, Fontana was just one of the smaller (shall we say, less urban?) cities dotting the Inland Empire. Although the city's now grown to nearly 200,000 residents and is on the commuter corridors of the 10, 15 and 210 freeways, somehow the nickname “Fontucky” has stuck. Don't let it deter you, however weird it feels to say, – if you're looking for an affordable alternative to the coastal cities, Fontucky just may fit the bill.
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North Fontana (92336)
Consists of mostly cookie-cutter single-family homes and condominium developments. The neighborhoods of Coyote Canyon, Summit Heights, California Landings, Citrus Heights, West End, Rancho Fontana and Walnut Ridge all fall within NF.
South Fontana (92337)
Parts of South Fontana have managed to retain some of the flavor of the city's small town roots. Homes and apartments are of older construction, yards are larger - and folks keeping livestock, such as chickens or horses, is not uncommon.
City Center (92335)
It's affordable, and while even the smallest complexes have pools. Most also offer Courtesy Patrols, ie: on-site security guards.
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December 2019 Fontana Rent Report
Welcome to the December 2019 Fontana Rent Report. Fontana rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Fontana rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
December 2019 Fontana Rent Report
Welcome to the December 2019 Fontana Rent Report. Fontana rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Fontana rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
Fontana rents increase sharply over the past month
Fontana rents have increased 0.8% over the past month, but have remained steady in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Fontana stand at $1,056 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,321 for a two-bedroom. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in September. Fontana's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 1.1%, as well as the national average of 1.4%.
Rents rising across the Riverside Metro
While rents have remained steady in the city of Fontana throughout the past year, cities across the metro have seen a different trend. Rents have risen in all of of the largest 10 cities in the Riverside metro for which we have data. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.
- Victorville has seen the fastest rent growth in the metro, with a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. The median two-bedroom there costs $1,400, while one-bedrooms go for $1,120.
- Over the past month, Ontario has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with a decline of 0.6%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $1,520, while one-bedrooms go for $1,215.
- San Bernardino has the least expensive rents in the Riverside metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,063; rents rose 0.4% over the past month but remained flat year-over-year.
- Corona has the most expensive rents of the largest cities in the Riverside metro, with a two-bedroom median of $2,256; rents fell 0.3% over the past month but rose 2.6% over the past year.
Fontana rents more affordable than many large cities nationwide
Rent growth in Fontana has been relatively stable over the past year - some other large cities have seen more substantial increases. Fontana is still more affordable than most large cities across the country.
- Other cities across the state have seen rents slightly increase, with California as a whole logging rent growth of 1.1% over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 1.0% in San Diego, 0.9% in San Jose, and 0.4% in Los Angeles.
- Fontana's median two-bedroom rent of $1,321 is above the national average of $1,191. Nationwide, rents have grown by 1.4% over the past year compared to the stagnant growth in Fontana.
- While rents in Fontana remained moderately stable this year, similar cities saw increases, including Phoenix (+3.9%), Austin (+3.1%), and Charlotte (+2.9%); note that median 2BR rents in these cities go for $1,098, $1,470, and $1,153 respectively.
- Renters will find more reasonable prices in Fontana than most large cities. For example, San Jose has a median 2BR rent of $2,648, which is more than twice the price in Fontana.
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