Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stockton Neighborhood of Stockton, CA from $400 (5 Rentals)

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2716 Pacific Ave
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2716 Pacific Ave

2716 Pacific AveStockton, CA 95204
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Legacy Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Apartments

418-420 N California StStockton, CA 95202
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Downtown Stockton, Stockton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Stockton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Stockton area of Stockton, CA is a Studio unit found at Madison Tower (55+) priced from $1,122. The Residences at Brookside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stockton apartments for rent in Stockton, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Tower (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,122
The Residences at Brookside1x11BR,1BA$1,125
The Lindsay Furnished ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stockton, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Stockton area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2BRV-ROH Model at Prospera Square in the in the West Stockton neighborhood starting from $1,579. The second greatest value Downtown Stockton apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 1616 E Market St starting at $1,700 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the East Stockton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prospera Square2BRV-ROH2BR,1BA$1.91
1616 E Market St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Riverbank CondominiumsPlan11BR,1BA$2.00
Country Club Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
The Residences at Brookside1x11BR,1BA$2.25
The Lindsay Furnished ApartmentsFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.06
Madison Tower (55+)StudioStudio ,1BA$3.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Stockton, Stockton, CA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Stockton, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Stockton Neighborhood in Stockton, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Stockton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Stockton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Stockton is at Madison Tower (55+) listed at $1,122.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Stockton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Stockton Apartment is $1,125 at The Residences at Brookside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Stockton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Stockton is starting from $1,465 at The Residences at Brookside.

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