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Rental Market Trends in Stockton, CA

What is the average rent in Stockton, CA?

$1,322/month

Average Rent

598 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

Stockton, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Stockton, CA is $1,322 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Stockton more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Stockton average $1,099 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,322 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,681 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,759 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,099/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,322/month
598 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,681/month
911 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,759/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,805/month
627 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,508/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,027/month
2,120 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,690/month
632 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,748/month
901 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,088/month
1,285 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stockton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Stockton, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stockton, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton?

Based on current rent prices, Seaport, Lincoln Village and Country Club/Pacific are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,247/month
553 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,494/month
650 Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,534/month
631 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,551/month
654 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,556/month
568 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,817/month
667 Sq Ft
Morada
$2,246/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton?

Based on current rent prices, Morada, Valley Oak and Lincoln Village West are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Morada
$2,246/month
776 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,817/month
667 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,556/month
568 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,551/month
654 Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,534/month
631 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,494/month
650 Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,247/month
553 Sq Ft

Which Stockton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Stockton with the most apartments available are Lincoln Village, Country Club/Pacific and Weberstown/Kentfield .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,494/month
650 Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,534/month
631 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,551/month
654 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,817/month
667 Sq Ft
Morada
$2,246/month
776 Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,247/month
553 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,556/month
568 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stockton, CA?

Because the average rent in Stockton is $1,322, you’ll want to make about $4,406 per month or $52,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Stockton, CA is 22.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Stockton is 28.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,099 - $1,759. You can expect to pay 3.8% more for groceries, 61.1% more for utilities, and 36.1% more for transportation.

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Stockton, CA

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How does Stockton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Seaport

Stockton, CA

Morada

Stockton, CA

Studio
$595/month
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One Bedroom
$783/month
-
Two Bedroom
$977/month
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Three Bedroom
$840/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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