47 rentals in San Bernardino

San Bernardino is a city in and the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the city had a population of 222,101 in the 2020 census, making it the 18th–most populous city in California. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. San Bernardino is the economic, cultural, and political hub of the San Bernardino Valley, sharing that distinction for the wider Inland Empire with its twin city of Riverside.
San Bernardino is a major Inland Empire city at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. Offers affordable housing, access to Big Bear Lake recreation, and home to Cal State San Bernardino.
Today, San Bernardino has 46 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,850/mo, typically leasing in about 16 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,350/mo
↑ 76.3% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 46 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~16 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 76% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in San Bernardino
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
48%
Homeowners
52%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
63,133 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $586.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1,159/mo)
Rent Reductions
11 listings have reduced their rent
24% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.4% (~$118/mo)
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