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Rental Market Trends in Stockton, CA

What is the average rent in Stockton, CA?

$1,303/month

Average Rent

603 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Stockton, CA is $1,303 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Stockton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stockton, you can expect to pay about $1,087 per month for a studio, $1,303 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,667 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,745 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,087/month
429 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
603 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,667/month
911 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,745/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,425/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,916/month
2,147 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,716/month
672 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,014/month
1,081 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stockton, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Stockton, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stockton, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% 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, Country Club/Pacific and Weberstown/Kentfield are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,278/month
545 Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,445/month
609 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,490/month
656 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,499/month
657 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,523/month
591 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,785/month
675 Sq Ft
Morada
$2,117/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
$2,117/month
776 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,785/month
675 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,523/month
591 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,499/month
657 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,490/month
656 Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,445/month
609 Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,278/month
545 Sq Ft

Which Stockton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Country Club/Pacific
$1,445/month
609 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village
$1,499/month
657 Sq Ft
Valley Oak
$1,785/month
675 Sq Ft
Weberstown/Kentfield
$1,490/month
656 Sq Ft
Seaport
$1,278/month
545 Sq Ft
Morada
$2,117/month
776 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village West
$1,523/month
591 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 $1,303, you’ll want to make about $4,343 per month or $52,116 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 $1,087 - $1,745. 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?

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.

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Apartment Averages

Seaport

Stockton, CA

Morada

Stockton, CA

Studio
$593/month
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One Bedroom
$781/month
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Two Bedroom
$975/month
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Three Bedroom
$837/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 February 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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