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Fontana, CA

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Growing city offers convenience to the Los Angeles metro area.

Commuter Convenient Mountain Views

Between Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino, against the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains, rests the city of Fontana. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 10, 15, and 210, Fontana’s access to major highways and a Metrolink station provides residents with less stressful commutes. Fontana is also nearby both LA/Ontario International and San Bernardino International Airports, making air travel plans simple.

While at home in Fontana, you have plenty of options for outdoor activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Grab your bike and hit the Pacific-Electric Bike Trail, a paved railway line that links Claremont to Rialto while boasting expansive views and connections to parks and community centers. Purchase your next gift at Falcon Ridge Town Center and sample some of the diverse cuisine offered at local favorites such as La Tapatia Mexican Grill, Nokki Thai Kitchen, and Spice Jar. You can swing by the largest library in the San Bernardino County Library System, catch a musical at Center Stage Theater, or watch a NASCAR race at the Auto Club Speedway, all right in your own backyard.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fontana, CA is $1,236 for a studio, $1,611 for one bedroom, $1,893 for two bedrooms, and $2,955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fontana has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,611/month
653 Sq Ft
House
$3,648/month
1,919 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,059/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,486/month
1,013 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

David W. Long Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

781 Students

9
out of 10

Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

686 Students

8
out of 10

East Heritage Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

635 Students

8
out of 10

Falcon Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

512 Students

8
out of 10

Dorothy Grant Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

688 Students

7
out of 10

Heritage Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,163 Students

8
out of 10

Wayne Ruble Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,357 Students

6
out of 10

Harry S. Truman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

991 Students

5
out of 10

Southridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

5
out of 10

Fontana Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,126 Students

4
out of 10

Summit High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,539 Students

7
out of 10

Fontana High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,459 Students

7
out of 10

Henry J. Kaiser High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,978 Students

7
out of 10

Fontana A. B. Miller High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,125 Students

6
out of 10

Jurupa Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,829 Students

6
out of 10

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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.