
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ontario Neighborhood of Ontario, CA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Ontario area of Ontario.


Metro 102 Apartments

Woodside Senior Apartments (55+)

San Antonio Apartments

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544 W Vesta St, Unit 5, Unit 5

Vine Avenue Apartments

626 W Vesta St

527-529 W D St
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606 W Vesta St

619-625 W D St

419 W D St

560 W Vesta St

502-516 W F St

215 E F St

549 E Nocta St

Webb Mobile Home Park
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216 E E St

621 N Euclid Ave

556 W Vesta St

427 W C St

405 W D St

412 W C St

565 W D St

321 N San Antonio Ave
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625 W Holt Blvd

325 N Beverly Ct

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Ontario Plaza Apartments

Vesta Villas

307 W B St

Courtyard Villas
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Woodside Senior II Apartments

Emporia Place
Downtown Ontario, Ontario, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ontario?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ontario 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,695 | $2,704 |
| Downtown Ontario 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,895 | $3,034 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Ontario Neighborhood of Ontario, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ontario Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ontario area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Antonio Apartments priced from $1,795. Woodside Senior Apartments (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,965. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ontario apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Woodside Senior Apartments (55+) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| Metro 102 Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,998 |
| Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ontario, CA
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ontario area is the $2.97 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments in the in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Downtown Ontario apartment is the 544 W Vesta St Model at 544 W Vesta St, Unit 5 starting at $1,895 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ontario apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ontario Luxury Apartments | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 544 W Vesta St, Unit 5 | 544 W Vesta St | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Metro 102 Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| San Antonio Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Woodside Senior Apartments (55+) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Ontario, Ontario, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ontario Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ontario?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ontario is San Antonio Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Ontario costs $2,486.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Ontario that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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