Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA from $300 (131 Rentals)

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property at 4196 N Mountain View Ave

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4196 N Mountain View Ave

San BernardinoCA92407

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property at 2139 Belle St

$1,350

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2139 Belle St

San BernardinoCA92404

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Date Palms
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$1,570 - $1,870
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Date Palms

1455 E Date StSan Bernardino, CA 92404
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Elm Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Street Apartments

7404-7454 Elm StSan Bernardino, CA 92410
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Casa De Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Vista

500 W 36th StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Parkwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

3444 N E StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Sierra Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista Apartments

102 W Parkdale DrSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Bernadette Manor
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bernadette Manor

223 E 21st StSan Bernardino, CA 92404
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Horizon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizon Apartments

1340 N F StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Magnolia at 9th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia at 9th

181 E 9th StSan Bernardino, CA 92410
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2741 Park Ave
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2741 Park Ave

2741 Park AveSan Bernardino, CA 92404
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Casa Juanita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Juanita

560 W 20th StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Bernardino, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Bernardino, CA area range in price from $858 to $3,705 with an overall median price of $2,754. The three San Bernardino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lankershim at $1,190, North Park at $858, and Rancho West at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Bernardino Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lankershim$1,839$1,19040
North Park$2,415$85855
Rancho West$2,495$1,59921
Muscoy$3,395$85835
Barton$3,630$1,19040

Cheapest Available San Bernardino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Bernardino, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon Court in the Ward 7 neighborhood priced from $1,100. Sunset Terrace in the Ward 2 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Bernardino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Court1x11BR,1BA$1,100
Sunset Terrace540 sqft1BR,1BA$1,150
Kendall Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,365
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,383
CENTREPOINTEStudioStudio,1BA$1,420
Las BrisasStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Casa Del SolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,491
Pueblo Bonito Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Bernardino area is the $0.41 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - D1 Model at The Glen in the in the Ward 5 neighborhood starting from $1,134. The second greatest value San Bernardino apartment is the 2x2 1000 sq ft. Model at Sierra Pointe starting at $1,970 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the North Rialto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Bernardino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Glen5BR/5BA - D15BR,5BA$0.41
Sierra Pointe2x2 1000 sq ft.2BR,2BA$1.97
Canyon Villa2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Villa De La Rosa2x1 upstairs2BR,1BA$1.68
Parc Mountain View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
1347 Genevieve St, Unit A1347 Genevieve St2BR,1BA$1.89
6980 Victoria Ave, Unit F6980 Victoria Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
Mayfield Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Arbor Apartments1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Avalon Court1x11BR,1BA$1.87

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San Bernardino Overview

The city of San Bernardino sits between the San Bernardino mountains on one side with the desert on the other. It's known for its beauty, and with a population of 200,000, it's the perfect mix of city and scenic splendor. Whether you're interested in cafes and nightlife or the great outdoors, you'll find it all once you've moved into your San Bernardino apartment.

Why live in San Bernardino, CA?

There are many reasons to find your new home among the many wonderful San Bernardino apartments for rent. With the mountains and lakes close at hand, a day of fishing is never far off, but if low humidity and warm weather is more your style, San Bernardino has that too. That's one of the great things about this community, it's got something for everyone. It even has hot springs to enjoy. The city is also host to many types of festivals, and the farmer's market is after dark. Court Street Square, right downtown, gives you a place to slow down for a relaxing lunch while still being in the middle of it all, and if hiking is your passion, you will think you found heaven on earth here.

San Bernardino, CA
Population: 215,941

Ranked #103

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Bernardino Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Bernardino?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Bernardino is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Bernardino?

The cheapest apartment in San Bernardino is Avalon Court which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in San Bernardino costs $2,754.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Bernardino?

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 4 regular apartments in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?

Cheap apartments in San Bernardino have an average cost of $1,153 which is $1,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Bernardino.

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