INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - In the Inland Empire, a $1,500 rental budget is barely enough for 600 sq. ft. of apartment space.

With apartment rentals a challenge for many, some cities are more affordable than others.

RentCafe found that San Bernardino offers some of the most space while Rancho Cucamonga the least.

Check the comparisons:

• Renters with a $1,500 rent budget in the Inland Empire gets you 600 sq. ft. or more in San Bernardino (675 sq. ft.), Moreno Valley (637 sq. ft.) and Fontana which falls right beneath this threshold with 599 sq. ft.

Riverside, Corona, Pomona and Ontario offer between 572 sq. ft. and 554 sq. ft., while Rancho Cucamonga ranks last with 518 sq. ft.

In the Greater Los Angeles area, the Inland Empire offers the most space for your money.

Story Date: October 7, 2025