Cheap Homes for Rent in Stockton, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1121 W Churchill St

$675

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$675

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1121 W Churchill St

StocktonCA95207
property at 10422 Donner Ave

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10422 Donner Ave

StocktonCA95209

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property at 6621 Guadalupe Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

6621 Guadalupe Ln

StocktonCA95219

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property at 4332 Pacific Ave

$1,395 - $1,545

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4332 Pacific Ave

StocktonCA95207

Stockton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stockton, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Stockton, CA area range in price from $620 to $3,731 with an overall median price of $2,096. The three Stockton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Stockton at $780, Airport at $780, and Midtown West at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stockton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Stockton$780$7801
Airport$990$7802
Midtown West$1,395$1,1005
Gleason Park$1,400$1,1006
Downtown Stockton$1,437$78012
Kennedy$1,437$78012
University Park$1,437$78012
Park District$1,480$7802
Fair Oaks$1,492$1,1353
McKinley Park$1,495$7807

Cheapest Available Stockton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stockton, CA is a Studio unit found at Madison Tower (55+) in the University District neighborhood priced from $1,100. Lincoln Courtyard in the Holiday Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stockton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Tower (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,100
Lincoln Courtyardgle1x1u.a1BR,1BA$1,195
630 N Van Burenvb 1x1 C-RD1BR,1BA$1,200
Emerald Estates Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,245
Westpointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stockton area is the $2.03 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Echo Paired Homes in the in the Mossdale Landing neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Stockton apartment is the 8642 Acapulco Way Model at 8642 Acapulco Way, Unit 2 starting at $1,725 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Elkhorn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Echo Paired HomesPlan 33BR,2.5BA$2.03
8642 Acapulco Way, Unit 28642 Acapulco Way3BR,1.5BA$1.38
815-825 E Channel St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.56
The Cottage Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.96
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.07
Prospera Village2R-U2BR,1BA$1.57
111 North Walnut Avenue2/12BR,1BA$1.98
Abbey Pointe Apartments2BD, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.78
Pacific Palms2BD, 1BTH A2BR,1BA$1.88
Riverbank CondominiumsPlan11BR,1BA$1.96

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Shannon

October 15, 2025

Stockton is a fantastic place for students and for people looking to make a life in California without breaking the bank.

Janet4+ years in Stockton

May 13, 2025

Born 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 Stockton

What type of rentals are currently available in Stockton?

There are currently 1126 Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $10,000. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stockton ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stockton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stockton ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods in Stockton

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California is notorious for its high cost of living, but there are definitely hidden gems here that actually let you exhale between rent payments.

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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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.