Buying In San Bernardino, CA
Sell Your Commercial Property In San Bernardino, CA
We are an active buyer of San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino · Del Rosa · Highland · Loma Linda — San Bernardino County, CA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In San Bernardino
San Bernardino, in San Bernardino County, has 222,724 residents per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income is $67,415, and the median gross rent of $1,508 sits $293 below the county median. Renters hold 50.0% of occupied homes, and rental vacancy is 2.3%. Owners looking to sell commercial property in San Bernardino, CA work under Proposition 13 reassessment, a $0.55 per $500 county transfer tax and the state rent cap. Cal State San Bernardino, SBD International Airport cargo and Loma Linda University Health anchor rental demand.
Cal State San Bernardino
CSUSB enrolled 20,796 students in fall 2026, and 90% of them come from San Bernardino and Riverside counties.SBD International Airport cargo
SBD International Airport recorded 1.39 billion pounds of all-cargo aircraft landed weight in 2022, beside a 2,000-acre business park.Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda University Health, based in neighboring Loma Linda, reported 18,398 employees in its 2025 facts and figures sheet.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In San Bernardino
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
San Bernardino Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in San Bernardino
Renters occupy 50.0% of San Bernardino's 64,199 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. San Bernardino County's renter share is 37.9%, per the same survey.
Buildings with five or more units hold 22.3% of San Bernardino's 67,108 homes, per ACS units-in-structure data. The countywide share is 13.4%, per the county table. Homes built before 1980 make up 60.2% of the city's stock, and the median year built is 1973, per ACS year-built data.
Rents and affordability
San Bernardino's median gross rent is $1,508 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. San Bernardino County's median is $1,801, per the same survey. 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 San Bernardino, 60.1% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070. Another 32.4% spend half or more.
Property taxes in San Bernardino County
California taxes property at 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved debt, per Board of Equalization Publication 29. A change in ownership resets value to market; otherwise yearly growth is generally capped at 2%.
A $2,000,000 purchase carries a 1% base levy of $20,000 a year, before voter-approved debt rates. 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 San Bernardino, CA should budget for both.
Landlord rules in San Bernardino
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 security deposits to one month's rent, or two months for qualifying small landlords. Refunds are due within 21 days of move-out. San Bernardino's rental property inspection program covers single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes on a two-year cycle. Owners who want to sell commercial real estate in San Bernardino, CA should keep deposit records ready for buyers.
What it means for an owner
San Bernardino pairs a 2.3% rental vacancy rate with rents $293 below the county median. If you plan to sell commercial property in San Bernardino, CA, 1970s-era stock and a 50.0% renter share shape how buyers price your building. Test your numbers with our cap rate calculator.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings across Downtown San Bernardino, Del Rosa and nearby Highland. Owners ready to sell commercial real estate in San Bernardino, CA can start with how to sell your apartment building in San Bernardino.
Good To Know
Pricing Your Building In San Bernardino
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 22.3% of San Bernardino homes, versus 13.4% countywide.
- In San Bernardino, 60.2% of homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1973.
- To sell multifamily property in San Bernardino, budget $2,200 in county transfer tax on $2,000,000.
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San Bernardino Seller FAQ
What taxes apply when I sell commercial property in San Bernardino, CA?
A sale triggers reassessment under Proposition 13, so the buyer's bill restarts at 1% of the price plus voter-approved debt. San Bernardino County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, or $2,200 on a $2,000,000 sale.
How fast can I sell commercial real estate in San Bernardino, CA?
Speed depends mostly on the buyer's financing. A cash buyer skips loan approval and appraisal, so closing can move faster than a listed sale. Current leases, deposit ledgers and twelve months of operating statements for a San Bernardino building shorten buyer review.
Do state rent caps apply to older San Bernardino apartments?
Civil Code 1947.12 limits yearly increases to 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. Housing with a certificate of occupancy from the previous 15 years is exempt. The median San Bernardino home was built in 1973, per ACS 2020-2024.
What do apartments rent for in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino's median gross rent is $1,508 a month in ACS 2020-2024 data, below 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. Rental vacancy in San Bernardino is 2.3%.
What drives rental demand when selling commercial property in San Bernardino?
Cal State San Bernardino enrolled 20,796 students in fall 2026. SBD International Airport recorded 1.39 billion pounds of cargo aircraft landed weight in 2022. Loma Linda University Health, in neighboring Loma Linda, reported 18,398 employees in 2025.
What if my San Bernardino building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Do you work with San Bernardino brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in San Bernardino, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Who buys occupied rental property in San Bernardino?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in San Bernardino?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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