
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stockton Neighborhood of Stockton, CA from $403 (36 Rentals)
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837 Market E St, Unit 35

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102 W Fulton St, Unit 102

1028 N Commerce St

327 E Acacia St

Madison Tower (55+)

1025 N Madison St, Unit 3

41 S San Joaquin St

The Lindsay Furnished Apartments
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1423 N San Joaquin St

830 N Van Buren St

817-823 N Monroe St

34 W Poplar St

Santa Fe Townhomes

Hotel Stockton Apartments

2716 Pacific Ave

Legacy Apartments

Villa De San Joaquin
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Yosemite Court Apartments

315 S Sutter St

Telegraph Village

630 N Van Buren

Commerce

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Madison Arches Apartments

322 W Park Street

640DB

2509 N California St

248 W Knoles Way

Cal Main Lofts

1616 E Market St

Courtyard Apartments

1236 Channel St
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Downtown Stockton, Stockton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Stockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Stockton Studio Apartments | $1,087 | $790 | $1,600 |
| Downtown Stockton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $720 | $2,200 |
| Downtown Stockton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $1,050 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Stockton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Stockton area of Stockton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 815-825 E Channel St priced from $720. Madison Tower (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stockton apartments for rent in Stockton, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815-825 E Channel St | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Madison Tower (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Madison Arches Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 322 W Park Street | Small Space, Smart Living - Cozy Studio at 322 ... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 640DB | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Lindsay Furnished Apartments | Furnished Studio(S) | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 248 W Knoles Way | Knoles #4 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stockton, CA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Stockton area is the $1.63 price per square foot 630 W Harding Way Model at 630 W Harding Way, Unit 632 in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Downtown Stockton apartment is the 2bed1bath Model at 815-825 E Channel St starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Civic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 W Harding Way, Unit 632 | 630 W Harding Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 815-825 E Channel St | 2bed1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 248 W Knoles Way | Knoles #4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 102 W Fulton St, Unit 102 | 102 W Fulton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 322 W Park Street | Small Space, Smart Living - Cozy Studio at 322 ... | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
| Madison Arches Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Lindsay Furnished Apartments | Furnished Studio(S) | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| Madison Tower (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| 837 Market E St, Unit 35 | 837 Market E St | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
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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 $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Stockton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Stockton Apartment is $720 at 815-825 E Channel St.
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 $1,050 at 815-825 E Channel St.
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