Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colton, CA from $300 (16 Rentals)

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Vista Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Pointe

2170-2192 N Rancho AveColton, CA 92324
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Las Terrazas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Terrazas

1176 W Valley BlvdColton, CA 92324

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Crossings
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossings

177 W South StRialto, CA 92376
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Blue Mountain Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Mountain Senior Villas

22627 Grand Terrace RdGrand Terrace, CA 92313
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Heritage Park Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park Senior 55+

303 W Merrill AveRialto, CA 92376
Senior Living
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Wier Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wier Park

2605-2619 Flint WaySan Bernardino, CA 92408
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Breezewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breezewood Apartments

3893 Kirkwood AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Country Club West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club West

422 Wier RdSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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Colton, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Colton, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Colton, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Colton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cooley Ranch$2,199$1,11988

Cheapest Available Colton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nova Pointe Apartments in the Reche Canyon neighborhood priced from $1,119. CENTREPOINTE in the East Colton Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,119
CENTREPOINTEStudioStudio,1BA$1,320
Waterman Apartmentswa-2x12BR,1BA$1,377
170 E 2nd St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Cottonwood Ranch1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colton, CA

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colton area is the $1.69 price per square foot 10912 Rincon St Model at 10912 Rincon St, Unit 10914 in the in the Ward 3 neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Colton apartment is the 3BR 1.5 BA Model at Cambria Park Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Park Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10912 Rincon St, Unit 1091410912 Rincon St2BR,1BA$1.69
Cambria Park Apartments3BR 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$2.26
Riverside Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
University Palms2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.24
Waterman Apartmentswa-2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Ardella at Reche CanyonJade Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
Heights at Grand TerraceOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.31
Terrace OaksThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.33
VILLAGE GREENOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.35
1066 W 5th St, Unit 1066 41066 W 5th St2BR,1BA$2.40

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Colton Overview

Colton is a suburb of San Bernardino in SB County. With a population of close to 55,000, Colton offers residents a suburban lifestyle with plenty of parks, shopping, great places to dine, and outdoor recreation. There's even a family fun park. If you're looking for apartments in Colton, you'll find comfort, convenience, and diverse neighborhoods in a family-orientated community. What's more, if you like warm weather, you'll love the sunny, cloudless days of summer and mild winters in Colton. 

Why live in Colton, CA?

Colton is a lovely family-oriented suburban community in San Bernardino County. The Colton joint unified school district offers top-rated schools in the public school system for academic performance and equity. And a little over five miles away, you'll find the University of California, Riverside. In fact, within 50 miles of Colton, there are 75 colleges, making it an excellent place to live for both families and college students. Living in Colton offers excellent food, diverse culture, and plenty of outdoor adventure. You're only a couple of hours away from the ocean, Los Angeles, and national parks. There's a new adventure in every direction. 

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Getting Around Colton, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colton is under $1,665.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colton?

The cheapest apartment in Colton is Nova Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,119, while the average apartment in Colton costs $2,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Colton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Colton?

Cheap apartments in Colton have an average cost of $215 which is $1,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colton.

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