Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA from $300 (159 Rentals)

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1965 E San Bernardino Ave
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1965 E San Bernardino Ave

1965 E San Bernardino AveSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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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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Date Palms
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$1,570 - $1,870
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1455 E Date StSan Bernardino, CA 92404
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Elm Street Apartments
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Elm Street Apartments

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

500 W 36th StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Parkwood Apartments
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Parkwood Apartments

3444 N E StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Sierra Vista Apartments
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Sierra Vista Apartments

102 W Parkdale DrSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Bernardino, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Bernardino, CA area range in price from $858 to $4,415 with an overall median price of $2,474. The three San Bernardino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lankershim at $1,225, Barton at $1,225, and North Park at $858. 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$1,835$1,22545
Barton$1,837$1,22547
North Park$2,399$85861
Rancho West$2,495$1,59918
Muscoy$3,805$85846

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
Parkside Senior ApartmentsStudio - LargeStudio,1BA$1,190
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,259
Kendall Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,295
Casa Del SolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,491
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA

As of April 23, 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 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Flat Model at Country Club Villas starting at $2,000 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Ward 4 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
Country Club Villas3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Flat3BR,2BA$1.48
1417 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 14171417 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
1279 W 9th St, Unit Unit No. 31279 W 9th St2BR,1BA$1.73
Parc Mountain View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.79
3538 21st St, Unit Apartment D3538 21st St2BR,2BA$1.99
Villa De La Rosa2x1 upstairs2BR,1BA$1.68
7012 Victoria Ave, Unit 27012 Victoria Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
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 $2,474.

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 34 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 $365 which is $2,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Bernardino.

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