Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Getting Around Stockton, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Stockton, CA Area Reviews

    Janet4+ years in Stockton

    May 13, 2025

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    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 $1,300.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stockton?

    The cheapest apartment in Stockton is WESTPOINTE APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,270, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $2,359.

    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 234 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 $528 which is $1,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.

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