Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Stockton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Stockton, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Stockton sits 14.9% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 158 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Stockton run around $1,108/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,612/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,872/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,372/month while apartments sit at $1,450/month, reflecting the roughly equal inventory split between these property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brookside rents fell 53.9% year over year to $1,360/month across 16 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 2.6% drop. This sharp local cooldown contrasts with Civic Center, where rents rose 7.3%, and Bear Creek, which saw a 2.6% increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Stockton
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Stockton is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $290 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stockton
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Stockton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Stockton, CA
Average rent prices in Stockton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Stockton, CA
Rent prices in Stockton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stockton is $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Stockton run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,107 | No Change | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,612 | 1% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,872 | 11% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bear Creek | $1,785 | |
Bear Creek East | $1,775 | |
Brookside | $1,360 | |
Civic Center | $1,282 | |
Lincoln Village West | $1,725 | |
Pacific | $1,529 | |
Seaport | $1,600 | |
Sherwood Manor | $1,785 | |
Spanos Park | $1,795 | |
Valley Oak | $1,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,449 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,547 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,372 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,107
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
Pacific
Average rent
$1,529
Civic Center
Average rent
$1,282
Bear Creek
Average rent
$1,785
Valley Oak
Average rent
$1,697
Lincoln Village West
Average rent
$1,725
Bear Creek East
Average rent
$1,775
Seaport
Average rent
$1,600
Sherwood Manor
Average rent
$1,785
Brookside
Average rent
$1,360
Spanos Park
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Stockton, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Stockton, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Stockton and Discovery Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.
Stockton
15%lower than the national median
80%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stockton, CA is 53% lower than the median rent in Discovery Bay, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,500
8%$1,765
16%$2,500
1%$3,000
2%$1,662
10%$1,565
7%$2,575
2%$1,675
30%$3,000
6%$2,295
15%$2,750
1%$1,925
Cost of living in Stockton, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 12% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 25% higher |
| Housing | 29% higher |
| Transportation | 36% higher |
| Utilities | 61% higher |
Discover rentals in Stockton, CA
5d+ ago
Pacific apartment for rent in Stockton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
2d ago
545 N California St, Stockton, CA 95202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific apartment for rent in Stockton
126 E Jamestown St #218, Stockton, CA 95207
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific apartment for rent in Stockton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
1d ago
10400 Skynyrd Way, Stockton, CA 95212
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Aug 2
2d ago
9733 Northstar Ct, Stockton, CA 95209
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Aug 2
2d ago
Spanos Park house for rent in Stockton
10439 River Oaks Dr, Stockton, CA 95209
Studio
4 baths
$2,550
House for rent
Available Aug 8
2h ago
Verified
1633 E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA 95210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$1,545
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1633 E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA 95210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$1,545
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1640 Tyrol Ln, Stockton, CA 95207
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,034
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2506 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,458
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1619 Bridle Path, Stockton, CA 95210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,997
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4303 Manchester Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1176 Rosemarie Ln, Stockton, CA 95207
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$2,099
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1619 Bridle Path, Stockton, CA 95210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,997
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6465 West Ln, Stockton, CA 95210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$2,374
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4303 Manchester Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2506 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7100 Shoreline Dr, Stockton, CA 95219
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2733 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,375
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Stockton, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Stockton rental market.
How much is rent in Stockton?
The average rent in Stockton is $1,650 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Stockton?
Average rent prices in Stockton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Stockton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stockton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Stockton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton are Civic Center ($1,282/mo), Brookside ($1,360/mo), and Pacific ($1,529/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Stockton?
To comfortably afford rent in Stockton, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stockton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Stockton average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,620/month, both relatively stable year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).