San Bernardino, CA—92404

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $2,070, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in San Bernardino, CA is studios: $1,190, 1-bedrooms: $1,500, 2-bedrooms: $1,870, 3-bedrooms: $2,400, 4-bedrooms: $3,300. The most common rental property sizes in San Bernardino, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.2% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA has a population of 63,100, which has increased by 3.0% over the past 5 years. San Bernardino, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.4% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 68.5% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 7.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in San Bernardino, CA is white, making up 15.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.8% of the population in San Bernardino, CA, and this percentage has increased by 4.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in San Bernardino, CA under the Section 8 program is 8.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In San Bernardino, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.