
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin County, CA from $300 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in San Joaquin County.


104 W Fulton St, Unit 104-a

Iron Horse Apartments

2333 Franklin Ave

Torcello (L03)

Madison Tower (55+)

Oakwood Apartments
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San Joaquin County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Joaquin County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $620 | $3,115 |
| San Joaquin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $650 | $3,335 |
| San Joaquin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $770 | $3,284 |
| San Joaquin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $880 | $3,614 |
| San Joaquin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $2,900 | $3,455 |
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Cheapest Available San Joaquin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Joaquin County, CA is a Studio unit found at Iron Horse Apartments in the West Stockton neighborhood priced from $1,050. 2333 Franklin Ave in the West Stockton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Joaquin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Horse Apartments | Studio-L | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2333 Franklin Ave | 1bd/1/bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Madison Tower (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,122 |
| Lincoln Courtyards at 531 Glendora Avenue | gle1x1u.a | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oakwood Apartments | Royal Oak: A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| PARKSIDE APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Garfield Manor | 1 Bd/1 Ba D | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Westpointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Prospera Square | 1BRV-RWC | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Country Club Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin County, CA
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin County area is the $1.40 price per square foot Plan B Model at Sandpiper Village in the in the Outer Manteca Lathrop neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value San Joaquin County apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at La Espana Garden starting at $1,800 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Central Lodi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Joaquin County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpiper Village | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| La Espana Garden | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Prospera Village | 2.5R - U | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| 315 S Crescent Ave | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| River's Edge Apartments | The Brook | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Grouse Run Apartments | 4738 Grouse Run Dr. | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 1108 Porter Avenue | pt2x2uc | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Pacific Villas at Shelly Court | 2x1 PV | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Pacific Palms | 2BD, 1BTH A | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 2333 Franklin Ave | 1bd/1/bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Joaquin County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Joaquin County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Joaquin County is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Joaquin County?
The cheapest apartment in San Joaquin County is 2333 Franklin Ave which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in San Joaquin County costs $3,415.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Joaquin County?
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 23 regular apartments in San Joaquin County 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 San Joaquin County?
Cheap apartments in San Joaquin County have an average cost of $158 which is $3,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Joaquin County.
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