Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood of Ontario, CA from $300 (154 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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Cinnamon Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Ridge

1051 E 4th StOntario, 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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251 N Elderberry Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

251 N Elderberry Ave

251 N Elderberry AveOntario, CA 91762
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Parkview Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Village

320 N San Antonio AveOntario, CA 91762
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Mission Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Oaks Apartments

1427 W Mission BlvdOntario, CA 91762
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Pepperwood Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperwood Villas

1951 S Euclid AveOntario, CA 91762
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Vine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vine Ave

949 N Vine AveOntario, CA 91762
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Villa Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Plaza

1155 W 4th StOntario, CA 91762
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M on Mission
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

M on Mission

1001 W Mission BlvdOntario, 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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Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Cucamonga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Cucamonga area of Ontario, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit Place Apartments priced from $1,195. Cinnamon Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Rancho Cucamonga apartments for rent in Ontario, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Cinnamon Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Maple CourtyardStudio no kitchenStudio,1BA$1,295
Heritage Park Alta Loma Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,460
Villa Serena Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,499
Woodside Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Monterey Station011-0B - StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Helix at University VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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$1.90
Claremont Pacifica3 Bedroom 1.75 Bath3BR,1.75BA$2.10
450 Converse Ave, Unit I bedroom 1 bath450 Converse Ave1BR,1BA$0.67
Highland Hills3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
The Brentwood2x22BR,2BA$2.15
Park CentralThe Princeton2BR,2BA$2.20
Dakota Creek Apartment HomesMountain2BR,2BA$2.18
Summit Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Ontario. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Cucamonga Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho Cucamonga?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho Cucamonga is under $1,585.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Cucamonga?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Cucamonga is Summit Place Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Rancho Cucamonga costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Cucamonga?

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 66 regular apartments in Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga?

Cheap apartments in Rancho Cucamonga have an average cost of $210 which is $3,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Cucamonga.

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