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property at 4196 N Mountain View Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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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 266 W 9th St

$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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266 W 9th St

San BernardinoCA92401

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San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Bernardino, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Bernardino, CA area range in price from $858 to $4,110 with an overall median price of $2,897. The three San Bernardino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lankershim at $1,190, North Park at $858, and Rancho West at $1,550. 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$85854
Rancho West$2,495$1,55025
Barton$3,630$1,19041
Muscoy$4,110$85830

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
Casa Del SolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,491
Pueblo Bonito Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,495
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA

As of June 10, 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 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at Arbor Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Ward 1 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
Arbor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.65
Sierra Pointe2x2 1000 sq ft.2BR,2BA$1.97
Acacia Park Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.05
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
Avalon Court1x11BR,1BA$1.87

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San Bernardino, CA
Population: 215,941

Ranked #103

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Bernardino

What type of rentals are currently available in San Bernardino?

There are currently 1493 Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA with pricing that ranges from $858 to $4,110. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Bernardino ranging from $700 to $6,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Bernardino?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Bernardino ranges from $700 to $6,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,474.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Bernardino?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Bernardino range from $895 to $3,753, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,695.

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