Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stockton Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (109 Rentals)

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property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
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2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio
$1,700
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$1,700
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2754 A St, Unit ADU/Studio

2754 A StSan Diego, CA 92102
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$1,792 - $2,307
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453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043
$1,800
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$1,800
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3043 Franklin Ave, Unit 3043

3043 Franklin AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041
$1,800
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$1,800
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3041 franklin ave, Unit 3041

3041 franklin aveSan Diego, CA 92113
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3167 Market
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$1,900 - $2,250
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$1,900 - $2,250
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3167 Market

3167 Market StSan Diego, CA 92102
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property at 4787 A St

$1,949

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$1,949
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4787 A St

San DiegoCA92102
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans
$1,950
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$1,950
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420 S Evans St, Unit Evans

420 S Evans StSan Diego, CA 92113
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$2,025 - $2,826
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840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
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Tenth&G
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$2,066 - $3,473
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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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1985 National Ave
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1985 National Ave

1985 National AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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1903-1911 K 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
Mondrian StudiosStudios - 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
Tenth Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
The LeoStudioStudio,1BA$1,531
STUDIOS435435-212/312/412Studio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stockton area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2270 Boundary St Model at 2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Stockton apartment is the One Bedroom A1F Model at 13th & Market starting at $2,413 with a $2.59 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.
2270 Boundary St, Unit Upper Unit2270 Boundary St3BR,2BA$1.75
13th & MarketOne Bedroom A1F1BR,1BA$2.59
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.55
Palm Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.78
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.12
Fairmount Ave Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2.54
1742 Kearney Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.79
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stockton?

The cheapest apartment in Stockton is Tenth Avenue which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $3,164.

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 39 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 $262 which is $2,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.

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