Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colton, CA from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Vista Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Pointe

2170-2192 N Rancho AveColton, CA 92324
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Las Terrazas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Terrazas

1176 W Valley BlvdColton, CA 92324
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Crossings
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossings

177 W South StRialto, CA 92376
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Blue Mountain Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Mountain Senior Villas

22627 Grand Terrace RdGrand Terrace, CA 92313
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Heritage Park Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park Senior 55+

303 W Merrill AveRialto, CA 92376
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Breezewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breezewood Apartments

3893 Kirkwood AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Wier Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wier Park

2605-2619 Flint WaySan Bernardino, CA 92408
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Colton, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Colton, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Colton, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Colton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cooley Ranch$2,174$1,45072

Cheapest Available Colton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterman Apartments in the Ward 3 neighborhood priced from $1,060. Las Brisas Apartments in the Rana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,324. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterman Apartmentswa-1x11BR,1BA$1,060
Las Brisas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,324
Casa MediterraniaStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Trails at Grand Terrace1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$1,606
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colton, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colton area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Grand Terrace in the in the Reche Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Colton apartment is the 10918 Rincon St Model at 10918 Rincon St, Unit 10914 starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Ward 3 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.00
10918 Rincon St, Unit 1091410918 Rincon St2BR,1BA$1.95
Loma Linda SpringsPlan H2BR,2BA$2.28
1196 Fountain St, Unit C1196 Fountain St2BR,1BA$2.10
Trails at Grand TerraceMist2BR,1BA$2.44
Riverside Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
Heights at Grand TerraceOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.31
1079 Center St, Unit 11079 Center St1BR,1BA$2.50
Waterman Apartmentswa-1x11BR,1BA$1.57
Loma Vista1x11BR,1BA$2.58

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Colton Overview

Colton is a suburb of San Bernardino in SB County. With a population of close to 55,000, Colton offers residents a suburban lifestyle with plenty of parks, shopping, great places to dine, and outdoor recreation. There's even a family fun park. If you're looking for apartments in Colton, you'll find comfort, convenience, and diverse neighborhoods in a family-orientated community. What's more, if you like warm weather, you'll love the sunny, cloudless days of summer and mild winters in Colton. 

Why live in Colton, CA?

Colton is a lovely family-oriented suburban community in San Bernardino County. The Colton joint unified school district offers top-rated schools in the public school system for academic performance and equity. And a little over five miles away, you'll find the University of California, Riverside. In fact, within 50 miles of Colton, there are 75 colleges, making it an excellent place to live for both families and college students. Living in Colton offers excellent food, diverse culture, and plenty of outdoor adventure. You're only a couple of hours away from the ocean, Los Angeles, and national parks. There's a new adventure in every direction. 

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Getting Around Colton, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colton is under $1,749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colton?

The cheapest apartment in Colton is Waterman Apartments which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Colton costs $2,174.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colton?

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 5 regular apartments in Colton 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 Colton?

Cheap apartments in Colton have an average cost of $268 which is $1,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colton.

Expert Rental Resources

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