Average Rent in Stockton, CA (2026)

Typical asking rent in Stockton is $1,903. Across the 8 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,279 to $2,615, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,903
Average rent
$1,941
Lowest ZIP
$1,279
Highest ZIP
$2,615

Rent by ZIP code in Stockton

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
95206San Joaquin County$2,615+37%
95209San Joaquin County$2,486+31%
95205San Joaquin County$2,073+9%
95210San Joaquin County$1,995+5%
95204San Joaquin County$1,810-5%
95207San Joaquin County$1,802-5%
95203San Joaquin County$1,464-23%
95202San Joaquin County$1,279-33%

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Stockton sits in the Stockton, CA metro area.

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