
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA from $300 (64 Rentals)
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San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Bernardino?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap San Bernardino Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,190 | $2,399 |
Cheap San Bernardino 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,295 | $2,828 |
Cheap San Bernardino 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $1,450 | $3,523 |
Cheap San Bernardino 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,949 | $3,405 |
Cheap San Bernardino 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $2,160 | $3,849 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Bernardino, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Lankershim | $2,000 | $1,195 | 12 |
Barton | $2,555 | $1,190 | 21 |
Muscoy | $3,795 | $750 | 44 |
Cheapest Available San Bernardino Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Bernardino, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterman Apartments in the Ward 3 neighborhood priced from $1,060. Parkside Senior Apartments in the Ward 1 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Bernardino apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waterman Apartments | wa-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Parkside Senior Apartments | Studio - Large | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
Mayfield Park Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Las Brisas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
Pueblo Bonito Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,491 |
Siena | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Victoria Village | CREST | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
Nova Pointe Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Casa Mediterrania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bernardino, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Bernardino area is the $0.27 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - A2 Model at The Glen in the in the Ward 5 neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value San Bernardino apartment is the B4 (Sicily) Model at Barton Vineyard Apartments starting at $2,533 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Park Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Bernardino apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Glen | 5BR/5BA - A2 | 5BR,5BA | $0.27 |
Barton Vineyard Apartments | B4 (Sicily) | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
2764 Conejo Dr, Unit A | 2764 Conejo Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
10918 Rincon St, Unit 10914 | 10918 Rincon St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Sierra Pointe | 2x2 1000 sq ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Parc Mountain View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Parkwood Knoll | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
6980 Victoria Ave, Unit F | 6980 Victoria Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Mayfield Park Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Waterman Apartments | wa-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in San Bernardino, CA
Hillside Elementary
Richardson PREP HI Middle School
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Getting Around San Bernardino, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Bernardino?
The cheapest apartment in San Bernardino is Waterman Apartments which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in San Bernardino costs $2,783.
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 $463 which is $2,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Bernardino.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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