San Bernardino, CA—92411

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in San Bernardino, CA is $2,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in San Bernardino, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,220, 2-bedrooms: $1,880, 3-bedrooms: $2,620, 4-bedrooms: $2,830. The most common rental property sizes in San Bernardino, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 38.3% and 30.8% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA has a population of 27,200, which has increased by 2.2% over the past 5 years. San Bernardino, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 30.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 7.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.8% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Bernardino, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 82.5% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 5.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in San Bernardino, CA is black, making up 9.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.9% of the population in San Bernardino, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in San Bernardino, CA under the Section 8 program is 19.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily 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.