Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ontario Neighborhood of Ontario, CA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)

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626 W Vesta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

626 W Vesta St

626 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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527-529 W D St
Studio Apartments

527-529 W D St

527-529 W D StOntario, CA 91762

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606 W Vesta St
Studio Apartments

606 W Vesta St

606 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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619-625 W D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

619-625 W D St

619-625 W D StOntario, CA 91762
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419 W D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 W D St

419 W D StOntario, CA 91762
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560 W Vesta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

560 W Vesta St

560 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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502-516 W F St
Studio Apartments

502-516 W F St

502-516 W F StOntario, CA 91762
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215 E F St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 E F St

215 E F StOntario, CA 91764
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549 E Nocta St
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 E Nocta St

549 E Nocta StOntario, CA 91764

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216 E E St
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 E E St

216 E E StOntario, CA 91764
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621 N Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

621 N Euclid Ave

621 N Euclid AveOntario, CA 91762
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556 W Vesta St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

556 W Vesta St

556 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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427 W C St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

427 W C St

427 W C StOntario, CA 91762
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405 W D St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

405 W D St

405 W D StOntario, CA 91762
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412 W C St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

412 W C St

412 W C StOntario, CA 91762
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565 W D St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

565 W D St

565 W D StOntario, CA 91762

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625 W Holt Blvd
Studio Apartments

625 W Holt Blvd

625 W Holt BlvdOntario, CA 91762
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Laurelwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Apartments

204 W F StOntario, CA 91762
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Vesta Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vesta Villas

640 W Vesta StOntario, CA 91762
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307 W B St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 W B St

307 W B StOntario, CA 91762
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Courtyard Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Villas

501-515 W G StOntario, CA 91762
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Emporia Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emporia Place

220 S Fern AveOntario, CA 91762

Downtown Ontario, Ontario, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Antonio Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Woodside Senior Apartments (55+)2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,965
Metro 102 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,998
Downtown Ontario Luxury ApartmentsPlan 11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Downtown Ontario Luxury ApartmentsPlan 31BR,1BA$2.97
544 W Vesta St, Unit 5544 W Vesta St2BR,1BA$2.37
Metro 102 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.60
San Antonio Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.56
Woodside Senior Apartments (55+)2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.07

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Ontario, Ontario, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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