Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stockton Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 3363 A St

$1,700 - $2,100

Studio Rentals

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3363 A St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 2735 Broadway

$1,695 - $2,295

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2735 Broadway

San DiegoCA92102

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Living Q
Studio Apartments

Living Q

1903-1911 K StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Park 12 Podium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park 12 Podium

202 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vantaggio Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Broadway

2650 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102

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Parkside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside

4035 Park Haven CtSan Diego, CA 92113
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2525 Broadway
Studio Apartments

2525 Broadway

2525 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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563 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

563 22nd St

563 22nd StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Town Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Pines

3013 C StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Lions Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate

1231 25th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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4177-4187 Eta St
Studio Apartments

4177-4187 Eta St

4177-4187 Eta StSan Diego, CA 92113
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De Anza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Anza

2430-2444 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104
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2401-2415 G St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401-2415 G St.

2401 G StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Monarch Studios
Studio Apartments

Monarch Studios

2955 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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Commercial Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Suites

2735 Commercial StSan Diego, CA 92113
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SeaBreeze
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SeaBreeze

4808-4888 Logan AveSan Diego, CA 92113
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Alcove East Village
Studio Apartments

Alcove East Village

330 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

843 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Palm Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace Apartments

909-939 28th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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419-435 Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419-435 Palm Ave

419-435 Palm AveNational City, CA 91950
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Mar at Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar at Laurel

135 Laurel AveNational City, CA 91950
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Stockton, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stockton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stockton area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. Studio 15 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Stockton apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102Studio (R)Studio,1BA$1,499
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
Commercial Suites1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
2551 Commercial StOA-GStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stockton, CA

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stockton area is the $3.05 price per square foot 4070 Newton Ave Model at 4070 Newton Ave, Unit 4070 in the in the Mountain View neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Stockton apartment is the 420 S Evans St Model at 420 S Evans St, Unit Evans starting at $2,000 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Downtown San Diego neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stockton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4070 Newton Ave, Unit 40704070 Newton Ave3BR,3BA$3.05
420 S Evans St, Unit Evans420 S Evans St2BR,1BA$2.17
Park Crest ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.41
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$3.02
2842 39th St, Unit 12842 39th St2BR,1BA$2.88
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Jade Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.83
900 F Street1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.22
4350 Maple StOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.15
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stockton, San Diego, CA

Ranked #13

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Stockton, San Diego, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stockton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stockton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stockton is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stockton?

The cheapest apartment in Stockton is Commercial Suites which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Stockton costs $5,007.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stockton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Stockton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Stockton?

Cheap apartments in Stockton have an average cost of $253 which is $4,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stockton.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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