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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stockton Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $620 | $2,549 |
| Cheap Stockton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $720 | $2,200 |
| Cheap Stockton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,050 | $3,195 |
| Cheap Stockton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,036 | $1,625 | $3,495 |
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Shannon
October 15, 2025Stockton is a fantastic place for students and for people looking to make a life in California without breaking the bank.
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May 13, 2025Born and raised in Stockton, CA temp living out of town but wanting to return back to stockton can you help me with affordable housing? Thank you
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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stockton?
The cheapest apartment in Stockton is 815-825 E Channel St which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $2,025.
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 34 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 $147 which is $1,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods in Stockton
Written by: Shannon Hilson
California is notorious for its high cost of living, but there are definitely hidden gems here that actually let you exhale between rent payments.

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.