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

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8925 Juniper Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8925 Juniper Ave

8925 Juniper AveFontana, CA 92335
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9211 Wheeler Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

9211 Wheeler Ct

9211 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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9272 Olive St
3 Bedroom Apartments

9272 Olive St

9272 Olive StFontana, CA 92335
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Pepper Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree

9281 Pepper AveFontana, CA 92335
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8828 Wheeler Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8828 Wheeler Ave

8828 Wheeler AveFontana, CA 92335
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9107 Sierra Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9107 Sierra Ave

9107 Sierra AveFontana, CA 92335
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8939 Mango Ave
Studio Apartments

8939 Mango Ave

8939 Mango AveFontana, CA 92335
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17761 Citron Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

17761 Citron Ave

17761 Citron AveFontana, CA 92335
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9271 Wheeler Ct
Studio Apartments

9271 Wheeler Ct

9271 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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9220 Wheeler Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9220 Wheeler Ct

9220 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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9581 Juniper
2 Bedroom Apartments

9581 Juniper

9581 JuniperFontana, CA 92335

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9339 Olive St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9339 Olive St

9339 Olive StFontana, CA 92335
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9125 Pepper Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

9125 Pepper Ave

9125 Pepper AveFontana, CA 92335
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9033 Date St
Studio Apartments

9033 Date St

9033 Date StFontana, CA 92335
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9221 Oleander Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9221 Oleander Ave

9221 Oleander AveFontana, CA 92335

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9231 Wheeler Ct
Studio Apartments

9231 Wheeler Ct

9231 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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8984 Olive St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8984 Olive St

8984 Olive StFontana, CA 92335
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9587 Juniper Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

9587 Juniper Ave

9587 Juniper AveFontana, CA 92335
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9230 Wheeler Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9230 Wheeler Ct

9230 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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9241 Wheeler Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9241 Wheeler Ct

9241 Wheeler CtFontana, CA 92335
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9127 Juniper Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

9127 Juniper Ave

9127 Juniper AveFontana, CA 92335
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16221 Ceres Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

16221 Ceres Ave

16221 Ceres AveFontana, CA 92335
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16713 Holly Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

16713 Holly Dr

16713 Holly DrFontana, CA 92335
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9248 Olive St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9248 Olive St

9248 Olive StFontana, CA 92335
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9389 Sierra Ave
Studio Apartments

9389 Sierra Ave

9389 Sierra AveFontana, CA 92335

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9210 Pepper Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

9210 Pepper Ave

9210 Pepper AveFontana, CA 92335
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Lifestyle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lifestyle Apartments

16324 Merrill AveFontana, CA 92335
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Newport Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village

17017 Merrill AveFontana, CA 92335
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Acacia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Gardens

16982 San Bernardino AveFontana, CA 92335
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Juniper Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Terrace

9330 Juniper AveFontana, CA 92335
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Acacia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Apartments

9590 Acacia AveFontana, CA 92335

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Empire Center, Fontana, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia Gardens2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,950
Las Palmas ApartmentsLas Palmas2BR,1BA$2,102
Ironwood Apartments2bd/2ba - Premium2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood Apartments2bd/2ba - Premium2BR,2BA$2.42
Acacia Gardens2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Las Palmas ApartmentsLas Palmas2BR,1BA$2.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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