What is the average apartment size in Stockton?

The average size for a Stockton, CA apartment is 801 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Stockton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Stockton is $1,659 per month, a 0.49% decrease from last years average of $1,667.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Stockton?

In Stockton, studios rent for $1,321 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,460 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,731 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,944 per month

What is the average apartment size in Stockton?

The typical apartment in Stockton offers about 801 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Stockton?

Studio apartments in Stockton average 464 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 626 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 923 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,243 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton include Southpark ($1,178/month), Downtown Stockton ($1,218/month), and Tuxedo Country Club Villas ($1,295/month), all below the citywide average of $1,659.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton are Quail Lakes ($1,718/month), The Landing ($1,881/month), and La Morada ($2,005/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Stockton, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Stockton?

The typical rent budget in Stockton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Stockton?

In Stockton, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Stockton is $1,659, a 0.49% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,667.

Studio Apartments at $1,321 offer the most budget-friendly option with 464 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $1,460, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,731 offer 923 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,243 sq ft) for $1,944, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Stockton, CA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,659	801 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,321	464 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,460	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,731	923 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,944	1,243 sq. ft.

Stockton, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Stockton, CA have decreased by 0.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,667 to $1,659.

What's the typical rent budget in Stockton, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Stockton, CA (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Stockton, CA?

45,979 or 47% of the households in Stockton, CA are renter-occupied while 52,316 or 53% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton?

Southpark $1,178/month

Downtown Stockton $1,218/month

Tuxedo Country Club Villas $1,295/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,659/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Stockton?

Quail Lakes $1,718/month

The Landing $1,881/month

La Morada $2,005/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Stockton, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
La Morada	$2,005
The Landing	$1,881
Quail Lakes	$1,718
Falconcrest	$1,695
Cal Villa Estates	$1,662
Lincoln Village West	$1,660
Venetian Gardens	$1,659
Venetian Bridges	$1,591
Victorian Village	$1,576
Mayfair	$1,527
Weberstown	$1,481
Garden Homes	$1,413
Tuxedo Country Club Villas	$1,295
Downtown Stockton	$1,218
Southpark	$1,178

Stockton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Cal Villa Estates is 36% higher than in Downtown Stockton

$1,662

Cal Villa Estates rent is 1% higher than Stockton average

Average Rent $1,662

$1,218

Downtown Stockton rent is 27% lower than Stockton average

Average Rent $1,218

How Stockton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Stockton	$1,659
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Lodi, CA	$1,940
Pittsburg, CA	$2,260
Modesto, CA	$1,713
Manteca, CA	$2,068
Tracy, CA	$2,470
Elk Grove, CA	$2,196
Pleasanton, CA	$2,699
Antioch, CA	$2,131
Lathrop, CA	$2,677
Livermore, CA	$2,543

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Stockton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.