Downtown Ontario

Ontario, CA

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Downtown Ontario - Ontario, CA

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For those looking to combine tranquil, suburban living with a classic sense of style, downtown Ontario provides the serenity and amenities needed for a satisfying lifestyle. Homes in the area are spacious enough for larger families, and backyard swimming pools are prevalent, perfect for mitigating California's summer heat.

Ontario's town square features plenty of activities, especially during the summer. The local park, nearly two acres large, features an open air amphitheater and children's play garden, making the area full of delightful ways to spend the day for children and adults alike. The streets of downtown also host a number of delicious places to dine, with the Mexican cuisine at El Pescador providing authentic flavor at affordable prices.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Ontario is $1,063 for a studio, $1,738 for one bedroom, $2,536 for two bedrooms, and $3,201 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Ontario has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,063/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 607 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,738/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,143 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,536/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,623 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,201/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

35

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Pitzer College Arboretum
  • Millikan Planetarium
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
  • Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park
  • Alf Museum of Paleontology

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ontario International
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.