Houses for Rent by Private Owner in Ontario, CA

20 rentals available

Updated

Ontario Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

What does FRBO mean?

FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their house.

How many private landlord rental houses are available in Ontario, CA?

There are currently 20 private landlord house rentals in the Ontario area.

How do I search for private landlord rental (FRBO) houses?

Finding single family houses that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.

Is there a discount for rental houses that are FRBO?

No, there aren't discounts for rental houses that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.

About Ontario

Area Information

Ontario is in the southwestern part of San Bernardino County, near the San Gabriel Mountains. Part of the Inland Empire region of the Greater Los Angeles Area, Ontario is just 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Renting in Ontario puts you close to many Southern California attractions and outdoor activities. Part of the San Gabriel Mountains, Mount Baldy is roughly 15 miles away. The San Bernardino National Forest is about 25 miles east. For kids of all ages, Disneyland is less than 35 miles away, as is Knott's Berry Farm, a theme park that features Snoopy and the other lovable Peanuts characters.

When you rent in Ontario, you have access to resort getaways at Lake Arrowhead, which is about 45 miles away, and Palm Springs, which is about 70 miles away. Music lovers can make it to the annual Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in about 90 minutes. Hikers and desert rats can drive to Joshua Tree National Park, which is less than 100 miles away.

Brand-conscious bargain hunters will appreciate Ontario Mills, a massive outlet mall at the former site of the Ontario Motor Speedway. Ontario's Graber Olive House is a historical landmark that offers tours and tastings, and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art hosts exhibits, dinners, talks and wine tastings. Ontario has its own international airport and convention center.

Renting in Ontario, CA

Dramatically less expensive than Los Angeles proper, Ontario is popular with commuters looking to save money or grow a family in a safe neighborhood. The city isn't a secret, so the price of apartments for rent in Ontario are climbing. It's advisable to research what's available and then nail down a good deal when you find one.

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Ontario Mills. (Courtesy of Joe Wolf) Mount Baldy near Ontario. (Courtesy of Bill Williams)