Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stockton Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (81 Rentals)

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property at 2945 32nd St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2945 32nd St

San DiegoCA92104

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property at 3065 1/2 Logan Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3065 1/2 Logan Ave

San DiegoCA92113
property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102

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Entrada
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$1,757 - $3,647
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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1985 National Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Los Vientos
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vientos

1668 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Stockton, San Diego, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The LeoStudioStudio,1BA$1,531
2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102Standard studio first floorStudio,1BA$1,550
STUDIOS435435-212/312/412Studio,1BA$1,575
E Street ApartmentsE Street 01Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stockton area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1150 J St Model at 1150 J St, Unit Unit 217 in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Stockton apartment is the 2J-4 Model at F11 East Village starting at $3,299 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1150 J St, Unit Unit 2171150 J St2BR,2BA$2.86
F11 East Village2J-42BR,2BA$3.07
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.57
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.83
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Vera Cortez HillA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$3.17
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
2582 Fairmount Ave, Unit Studio2582 Fairmount AveStudio ,1BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stockton, San Diego, CA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stockton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stockton is at Arlington Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stockton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stockton Apartment is $1,695 at Las Dos Palmas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stockton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stockton is starting from $2,177 at Creekside Villas Apartments.

What is the most affordable Stockton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stockton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Entrada and starts from $3,647.

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