San Bernardino, CA—92408

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $2,400, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in San Bernardino, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,470, 2-bedrooms: $2,190, 3-bedrooms: $2,800, 4-bedrooms: $3,190. The most common rental property sizes in San Bernardino, CA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 32.5% and 32.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA has a population of 13,900, which has decreased by -3.8% over the past 5 years. San Bernardino, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.9% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 61.3% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in San Bernardino, CA is asian, making up 16.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.8% of the population in San Bernardino, CA, and this percentage has increased by 8.3% 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 13.7%. 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, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.