Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Stockton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
Compared to national trends
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
2%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.
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
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% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bear Creek | $1,775 | |
Bear Creek East | $1,745 | |
Civic Center | $1,172 | |
Lincoln Village West | $1,529 | |
Pacific | $1,472 | |
Seaport | $1,695 | |
Sherwood Manor | $1,895 | |
Spanos Park | $1,695 | |
Valley Oak | $1,947 | |
Weston Ranch | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,352 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,772 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | No Change | - |
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%
Pacific
Average rent
$1,472
Civic Center
Average rent
$1,172
Valley Oak
Average rent
$1,947
Lincoln Village West
Average rent
$1,529
Bear Creek
Average rent
$1,775
Seaport
Average rent
$1,695
Sherwood Manor
Average rent
$1,895
Bear Creek East
Average rent
$1,745
Weston Ranch
Average rent
$1,850
Spanos Park
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$975
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
16%lower than the national median
72%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,350
7%$1,825
10%$2,449
33%$3,000
$1,635
2%$1,750
4%$2,497
2%$1,650
38%$2,950
7%$2,100
3%$2,700
5%$2,200
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 house for rent in Stockton
1220 W Mendocino Ave #NA, Stockton, CA 95204
4 beds
2 baths
$700
House for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
Pacific house for rent in Stockton
3630 Bonnie Ln #NA, Stockton, CA 95204
5 beds
2 baths
$700
House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
Pacific house for rent in Stockton
1106 W Churchill St #NA, Stockton, CA 95207
5 beds
3 baths
$720
House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
Pacific house for rent in Stockton
1164 W Mendocino Ave #NA, Stockton, CA 95204
4 beds
2 baths
$740
House for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
10400 Skynyrd Way, Stockton, CA 95212
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
9733 Northstar Ct, Stockton, CA 95209
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stockton
10424 Skynyrd Way #NA, Stockton, CA 95212
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Pacific house for rent in Stockton
2155 N Orange St #NA, Stockton, CA 95204
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available Jul 1
6h ago
Verified
1633 E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA 95210
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,530
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6465 West Ln, Stockton, CA 95210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$2,376
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2506 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,087–$1,508
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4303 Manchester Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1176 Rosemarie Ln, Stockton, CA 95207
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$2,099
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6465 West Ln, Stockton, CA 95210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,270–$2,376
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4514 McGaw Street, Stockton, CA 95207
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
9h ago
Verified
2506 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2733 Country Club Blvd, Stockton, CA 95204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,525
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3280 Blue Ridge Cir, Stockton, CA 95219
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8429 Mariners Dr, Stockton, CA 95219
2 beds
1 bath
$1,530–$1,761
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 $1,634 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).