
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Center Neighborhood of Fontana, CA from $500 (79 Rentals)
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Las Palmas Apartments

Oasis Townhouse

8925 Juniper Ave

9211 Wheeler Ct

9272 Olive St

Date Street Apartments

8942-8952 Cypress Ave

Pepper Tree
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16336 Randall Ave

8828 Wheeler Ave

Pepper Ave Apartments

9107 Sierra Ave

8939 Mango Ave

17761 Citron Ave

9271 Wheeler Ct

9220 Wheeler Ct

9581 Juniper

9045 Chantry Ave
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Monterey Villa Apartments

9339 Olive St

9125 Pepper Ave

Pebblestone Apartments

16650 Randal Ave

9033 Date St

9221 Oleander Ave

16960 San Bernardino Ave

8949-8959 Sewell Ave

Holly Sierra Apartments
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9231 Wheeler Ct

8984 Olive St

9587 Juniper Ave

9230 Wheeler Ct

9241 Wheeler Ct

9127 Juniper Ave

16221 Ceres Ave

16713 Holly Dr

9248 Olive St

9389 Sierra Ave
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9210 Pepper Ave

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Empire Center, Fontana, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Empire Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Empire Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $2,000 | $2,195 |
| Empire Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Empire Center Neighborhood of Fontana, CA.
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Cheapest Available Empire Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Empire Center area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Acacia Gardens priced from $1,950. Las Palmas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,102. Here are the most affordable Empire Center apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Gardens | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,950 |
| Las Palmas Apartments | Las Palmas | 2BR,1BA | $2,102 |
| Ironwood Apartments | 2bd/2ba - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Center, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Center area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2bd/2ba - Premium Model at Ironwood Apartments in the in the Southridge neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Empire Center apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Acacia Gardens starting at $1,950 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Fontana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Empire Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood Apartments | 2bd/2ba - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Acacia Gardens | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Las Palmas Apartments | Las Palmas | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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