Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Stockton, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stockton, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,634/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with a modest decline of 1.7% that corresponds to a negligible $15 less per month on average.

  • Stockton sits 16.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other California metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Stockton run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,238/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,575/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,352/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Brookside rents fell 49.1% year over year to $1,449/month across 14 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide trend. This contrasts with the overall market stability in Stockton, CA and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Stockton

$1,634/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stockton is $1,634 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stockton

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stockton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stockton, CA

Average rent prices in Stockton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,352, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Stockton run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,237

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,575

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,700

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,634
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stockton, CA is 51% lower than the median rent in Discovery Bay, CA.

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 & Services12% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health25% higher
Housing29% higher
Transportation36% higher
Utilities61% higher

Discover rentals in Stockton, CA

1220 W Mendocino Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific house for rent in Stockton

Prime Location Across Street From UOP 1-2minute Walk

1220 W Mendocino Ave #NA, Stockton, CA 95204

4 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

Available Apr 28

3630 Bonnie Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific house for rent in Stockton

Bedroom Available - 1-3 Minutes Walk to UOP

3630 Bonnie Ln #NA, Stockton, CA 95204

5 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

Available May 6

1106 W Churchill St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific house for rent in Stockton

Churchill St - For Rent across the street from UOP Campus

1106 W Churchill St #NA, Stockton, CA 95207

5 beds

3 baths

$720

House for rent

Available May 6

1164 W Mendocino Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific house for rent in Stockton

Steps Away From UOP Stockton

1164 W Mendocino Ave #NA, Stockton, CA 95204

4 beds

2 baths

$740

House for rent

Available May 3

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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 $1,634 per month as of June 13, 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 2% since last year.

How does Stockton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stockton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Stockton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton are Civic Center ($1,172/mo), Pacific ($1,472/mo), and Lincoln Village West ($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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stockton?

Stockton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's Central Valley location.

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).

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