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2829 Breaker Way,
Stockton, CA 95209
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Rental Market Trends in Stockton, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Stockton, CA is $1,301/month.
Rent in Stockton is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,301/month
Average Rent
597 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.2%
Change / Year
418
Available Apartments
Stockton rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Stockton average $1,096 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,301 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,657 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Stockton average $1,777 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Stockton, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Stockton, CA
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
18%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton?
Based on current rent prices, Seaport, Downtown Stockton and Lincoln Village West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton?
Based on current rent prices, Morada, Valley Oak and Weberstown/Kentfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton.
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Which Stockton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Stockton with the most apartments available are Lincoln Village, Country Club/Pacific and Valley Oak .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stockton, CA?
Because the average rent in Stockton is $1,301, you’ll want to make about $4,336 per month or $52,032 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 $1,096 - $1,777. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 61.0% more for utilities, and 35.9% more for transportation.
How does Stockton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Stockton, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Stockton Area GuideStudio
$589/month
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One Bedroom
$778/month
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Two Bedroom
$971/month
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Three Bedroom
$831/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Stockton?
The average rent in Stockton is $1,301 per month, which is 21.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Stockton?
The average rent for a house in Stockton, CA is $2,461 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Stockton?
The average rent for a townhome in Stockton, CA is $1,729 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Stockton?
Rents in Stockton, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $3 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Stockton?
In Stockton, CA, 32% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.