Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ontario, CA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Casa Corona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Corona

1621-1681 N Baker AveOntario, CA 91764
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Laurelwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Apartments

204 W F StOntario, CA 91762
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El Dorado Patio Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Patio Homes

1225-1245 N El Dorado AveOntario, CA 91764
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Vesta Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vesta Villas

640 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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Diamond Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Pointe

1116 E 6th StOntario, CA 91764
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Rosepointe Euclid
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosepointe Euclid

1204-1216 Euclid AveOntario, CA 91762
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13601 Oxford Ct, Unit MINI HOUSE
$1,400
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13601 Oxford Ct, Unit MINI HOUSE

13601 Oxford CtChino, CA 91710
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Plum Tree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plum Tree Apartments

12450 Marshall AveChino, CA 91710
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Briarwood Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Manor Apartments

9656 Exeter AveMontclair, CA 91763
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189 Linda Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

189 Linda Way

189 Linda WayUpland, CA 91786
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1315 Arrow Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Arrow Hwy

1315 Arrow HwyUpland, CA 91786
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4752 Canoga St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4752 Canoga St

4752 Canoga StMontclair, CA 91763
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Casa Del Rey Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey Apartments

274-278 Stillman AveUpland, CA 91786
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Ontario, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ontario, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ontario, 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 Ontario Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rancho Cucamonga$3,861$1,2251107

Cheapest Available Ontario Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ontario, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit Place Apartments in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood priced from $1,195. 221 N Fern Ave in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ontario apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
221 N Fern Ave221 N Fern AveStudio,1BA$1,225
1248 W Stoneridge CtStudio1BR,1BA$1,325
Country Village ApartmentsShadow CreekStudio,1BA$1,350
7781 Archibald AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Villa Serena Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,493
Avana Rancho CucamongaHearth - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$1,631
Revere Village ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$1,695
Spring Tree Apartments12350 Marshall AvenueStudio,1BA$1,695
Hillsborough Village Senior Apartments 55+The Ashley1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ontario, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ontario area is the $2.02 price per square foot Model M2 Model at Sycamore Villa Luxury Townhomes in the in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Ontario apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Charlmont Village Apartments starting at $3,450 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the North Ontario neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ontario apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Villa Luxury TownhomesModel M23BR,3BA$2.02
Charlmont Village Apartments3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.15
Rancho VistaHampton2BR,2.5BA$1.89
4683 Canoga St4683 Canoga St3BR,2BA$1.80
2946 S Campus Ave2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.00
2946 S Campus Ave2946 S Campus Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Highland Hills3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
105 & 115 W Cedar St. Ontario, CA 917622 Bed 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.06
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
1248 W Stoneridge CtStudio1BR,1BA$2.21

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Ontario Overview

Located in San Bernardino County, Ontario, California is a short drive to both Los Angeles and rugged wilderness. A city with rich history, many transportation options, and gorgeous weather, Ontario is an excellent choice for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Why live in Ontario, CA?

Ontario is an excellent city to call home because it's approximately halfway between Los Angeles, with its vibrant culture and entertainment, and the outdoor recreation and serene quiet of the desert wilderness. Of course, the city itself has a lot to offer, with many thriving industries, a robust transportation infrastructure, and community events for all ages.

Ontario, CA
Population: 181,107

Ranked #142

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ontario Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ontario?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ontario is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ontario?

The cheapest apartment in Ontario is Summit Place Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Ontario costs $3,861.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ontario?

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 70 regular apartments in Ontario 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 Ontario?

Cheap apartments in Ontario have an average cost of $151 which is $3,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ontario.

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