
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA from $790 (24 Rentals)


1028 N Commerce St

327 E Acacia St

Iron Horse Apartments

1025 N Madison St, Unit 9

Madison Tower (55+)

Torcello (L03)

Venetian Park Apartments
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41 S San Joaquin St

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Laguna Park

The Lindsay Furnished Apartments

4540 N El Dorado St

Casa Manana Inn

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Bennett Apartments

FRANCO CENTER SENIORS 62+ APARTMENTS

327 E Acacia St

Telegraph Village

322 W Park Street

Courtyards at Venetian Terrace SENIORS 55+

Magnolia Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $790 | $1,712 |
| Stockton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $720 | $2,200 |
| Stockton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,050 | $3,295 |
| Stockton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,625 | $3,545 |
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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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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 327 E Acacia St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $1,696.
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 $151 which is $1,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.
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