Ridgeline Apartments
1925 W College Ave,
San Bernardino, CA 92407
1-2 Beds | $1,835 - $2,399
Rental Market Trends in San Bernardino, CA
What is the average rent in San Bernardino, CA?
$1,282/month
Average Rent
610 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $1,282 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in San Bernardino more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Bernardino, you can expect to pay about $1,161 per month for a studio, $1,282 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,641 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,142 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Bernardino, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in San Bernardino, CA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino?
Based on current rent prices, San Gorgonio, Barton and Perris Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bernardino.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bernardino?
Based on current rent prices, East Valley, Rancho West and Hudson are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bernardino.
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Which San Bernardino neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Bernardino with the most apartments available are Northeast Sterling, Kendall and Downtown San Bernardino .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Bernardino, CA?
Because the average rent in San Bernardino is $1,282, you’ll want to make about $4,273 per month or $51,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Bernardino, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Bernardino, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,437/month
$1,759/month
Two Bedroom
$1,628/month
$1,959/month
Three Bedroom
$1,618/month
$2,638/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.