
Homes for Rent in Stockton, CA Under $2,500 (62 Rentals)


706 Edan Ave

7719 Alexandria Pl

4790 Winona Way

1429 Woodland Dr

1857 Crestwood Cir

2137 Raymond Ave

3636 Beecher Rd

2217 W Polk Way

9424 Blackswain Pl
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218 E Longview Ave

2805 Plantation Pl

2837 Inman Ave

2271 E Church St

4609 Da Vinci Dr

1541 Silver Creek Cir, Unit 1541 Unit

3318 Blue Ridge Cir

1759 Middlefield Ave

3038 W Swain Rd

3044 Amherst Dr, Unit 004
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1003 Victoria Ave

5614 Cascade Ct

999 Porter Ave, Unit 2

2582 Gareth Cir, Unit 01-311

5530 Sandpiper Ct

1446 Aurora St S

17 W 6th St

1421 Buena Vista Ave

3790 W Benjamin Holt Dr

742 Ponce De Leon Ave
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7355 Kelley Dr

137 W 3rd St

870 W Euclid Ave

6807 N El Dorado St

114 E 4th St

6931 N El Dorado St, Unit 1

6713 N El Dorado St

8905 Davis Rd, Unit G-46

6222 Porterfield Ct

3919 N Ryde Ave
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6724 Plymouth Rd

3591 Quail Lakes Dr, Unit 162

6131 Gettysburg Pl, Unit 47

4332 Pacific Ave

9211 Dalewood St

1025 N Madison St, Unit 1025 N. Madison St.

6724 Plymouth Rd

2838 Pixie Dr

44 E Alder St

126 Jamestown St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Stockton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,804 | $1,195 | $2,430 |
| Stockton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,472 | $1,850 | $3,500 |
| Stockton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,915 | $2,625 | $3,500 |
| Stockton 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,349 | $3,300 | $6,000 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Stockton?
There are currently 1120 Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,495. There are also 100 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 $2,464.
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A Local Experts 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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.