
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stockton Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Trolley Court

Studio 15

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Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!

Island Village Apartments

2949-2955 Logan Ave

Villa De Oro Apartments

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408 S 33rd St, Unit 2

830 Park Blvd
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WLA 509 Park

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3041 1/2 franklin, Unit 3041 half

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3738 Acacia St

1043 Sampson St

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STUDIOS435

MBS Studios

3224 K St

2252 Ocean View Blvd

2782 Broadway
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4120 Gamma St

4006-4008 Delta St

Las Dos Palmas

Villa Harvey Mandel

1985 National Ave

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Park 12 Podium

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Golden Heights Terrace
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Parkside

2525 Broadway

563 22nd St

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Town Pines

Los Vientos

4177-4187 Eta St

Lions Gate
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2401-2415 G St.

Monarch Studios

The Empire

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419-435 Palm Ave

Mar at Laurel
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Stockton, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Studio Apartments | $2,215 | $900 | $3,410 |
| Stockton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $1,400 | $7,739 |
| Stockton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,905 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Stockton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,387 | $2,384 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Stockton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stockton area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Stockton apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Apartments | Single Room Occupant | Studio, | $900 |
| Trolley Court | Standard | Studio, | $974 |
| Studio 15 | Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units! | Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| Island Village Apartments | Studio ALL UTILITIES Included | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 830 Park Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 2949-2955 Logan Ave | Comfy 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stockton area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Vista Palmera in the in the Mt Hope neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value Stockton apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at 2949-2955 Logan Ave starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Barrio Logan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Palmera | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 2949-2955 Logan Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Park Crest Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| MBS Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| 900 F Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 3299 Imperial Ave, Unit 13 | 3299 Imperial Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| The Ridge At San Diego | 2b1b (part reno) | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Hillside Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Las Dos Palmas | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 3738 Acacia St | Apt A-F | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Stockton, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stockton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stockton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stockton is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stockton?
The cheapest apartment in Stockton is 2949-2955 Logan Ave which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $4,949.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stockton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Stockton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Stockton?
Cheap apartments in Stockton have an average cost of $213 which is $4,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.
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