San Bernardino County · Ontario
Sell Your Commercial Property In Ontario, CA
We are an active buyer of Ontario commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: Downtown Ontario · Ontario Ranch · Montclair · Upland — San Bernardino County, CA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Ontario
Ontario, in San Bernardino County, California, has 180,547 residents per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income is $88,941, and the median gross rent is $2,030 a month. Renters hold 42.0% of occupied homes, and 19.8% of homes sit in buildings with five or more units. Ontario International Airport and United Parcel Service anchor a logistics economy. Owners looking to sell commercial property in Ontario, CA deal with Proposition 13 reassessment, a $0.55 per $500 county transfer tax and the state rent cap. Ontario's FY2025 combined property tax rate was 1.2225%.
Ontario International Airport
ONT served 7,116,735 passengers and handled 835,129 cargo tons in 2025, per the airport's January 2026 release.United Parcel Service
UPS listed 5,000 to 9,999 employees in Ontario, the top entry in the city's FY2025 principal employers table.Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals listed 1,000 to 4,999 employees among Ontario's FY2025 principal employers, per the city's financial report.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Ontario
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Ontario Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Ontario
Renters occupy 42.0% of Ontario's 53,770 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. San Bernardino County's renter share is lower at 37.9%, per the county table.
Buildings with five or more units hold 19.8% of Ontario's 55,966 homes, against 13.4% countywide, per ACS units-in-structure data. Some 49.7% of Ontario homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1980, per ACS year-built data.
Rents and affordability
Ontario's median gross rent is $2,030 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. That is $229 above San Bernardino County's $1,801 median. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, a two-bedroom in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area is $2,103.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,605 |
| One-bedroom | $1,705 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,103 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,771 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,336 |
Source: HUD User. In Ontario, 60.0% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 33.0% spend 50% or more, per ACS table B25070.
Property taxes in San Bernardino County
Ontario's FY2025 combined direct and overlapping property tax rate was 1.2225% of taxable value, per the city's annual financial report. That is the 1% base levy plus 0.2225 points of school and water bond rates, which differ by school district inside Ontario.
A $2,000,000 Ontario purchase at that rate carries $24,450 a year, made up of $20,000 in base levy and $4,450 in bond rates. California reassesses at a change in ownership and generally limits yearly increases to 2%, per Board of Equalization Publication 29.
San Bernardino County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, or $2,200 at that price. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Ontario, CA should expect buyers to underwrite the reset bill.
Landlord rules in Ontario
Yearly rent increases are capped at 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower, under Civil Code 1947.12. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt.
Civil Code 1950.5 limits most security deposits to one month's rent and requires refunds within 21 calendar days of move-out. Nonpayment notices give tenants three days, excluding weekends and judicial holidays, under Code of Civil Procedure 1161. Complete ledgers help anyone ready to sell commercial real estate in Ontario, CA.
What it means for an owner
Ontario's rental vacancy rate is 3.6%, with a 1.0-point margin of error, per ACS profile table DP04. United Parcel Service listed 5,000 to 9,999 employees in Ontario for FY2025, per the city's annual financial report. Run your income through our cap rate calculator first.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings in Downtown Ontario, Ontario Ranch, Montclair and Upland. When you are ready to sell commercial property in Ontario, CA, see how to sell your apartment building in Ontario.
Before You Sell
Pricing Your Building In Ontario
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 19.8% of Ontario homes, versus 13.4% across San Bernardino County.
- Some 49.7% of Ontario homes predate 1980, versus 43.0% across San Bernardino County.
- To sell commercial real estate in Ontario, CA, budget for $2,200 in county transfer tax on $2,000,000.
Seller Guides
Your Situation, Handled — Ontario
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Taxes & Rules For Ontario Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Ontario: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Ontario Seller FAQ
What taxes apply when I sell commercial property in Ontario, CA?
A sale resets the assessed value under Proposition 13, so the buyer's bill restarts at 1% of the price plus voter-approved bond rates. San Bernardino County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, which comes to $2,200 on a $2,000,000 Ontario sale.
How fast can I sell commercial real estate in Ontario, CA?
Timing depends mostly on how the buyer pays. A cash buyer skips loan approval and the lender appraisal, so closing can move faster than a listed sale. Current leases, deposit ledgers and twelve months of operating statements for an Ontario building shorten buyer review.
Does the state rent cap apply to Ontario apartments?
Civil Code 1947.12 caps yearly increases at 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. Housing with a certificate of occupancy from the previous 15 years is exempt. The median Ontario home was built in 1980, so buyers check each building's date when selling commercial property in Ontario.
What do apartments rent for in Ontario?
Ontario's median gross rent is $2,030 a month in ACS 2020-2024 data, above San Bernardino County's $1,801. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area is $2,103. Owners can sell multifamily property in Ontario to buyers who price those rents.
What drives rental demand in Ontario?
United Parcel Service listed 5,000 to 9,999 employees in Ontario for FY2025, per the city's annual financial report. Ontario International Airport handled 7,116,735 passengers in 2025. In Ontario, 60.0% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent.
Do I need to fix up my Ontario building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Can I sell my Ontario apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Ontario without evicting tenants?
It is. We buy apartment buildings occupied, and tenants stay on their current leases. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit buildings, so occupied properties are the norm for us.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Ontario?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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