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

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$1,595 - $1,895
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STUDIOS435

435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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$1,695 - $2,395

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4006-4008 Delta St

San DiegoCA92113
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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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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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The Empire
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empire

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Commercial Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Mar at Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar at Laurel

135 Laurel AveNational City, CA 91950
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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
830 Park BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
2949-2955 Logan AveComfy 1bed1BR,1BA$1,400
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista Palmera2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.57
2949-2955 Logan Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
900 F Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
3299 Imperial Ave, Unit 133299 Imperial Ave2BR,1BA$2.68
The Ridge At San Diego2b1b (part reno)2BR,1BA$2.67
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Las Dos Palmas1/11BR,1BA$2.95
3738 Acacia StApt A-F1BR,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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