← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Stockton, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Stockton, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,010
1-year change
+0.7%
3-year change
+6.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.3%
Rents in Stockton rose +0.7%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.7% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Stockton, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,010 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,021 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,017 |
| May 2026 | $2,005 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,976 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,977 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,967 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,983 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,980 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,983 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,981 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,984 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,996 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,994 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,991 |
| May 2025 | $1,965 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,951 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,931 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,924 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,928 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,928 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,946 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,952 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,955 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,939 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,927 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,919 |
| May 2024 | $1,918 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,898 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,890 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,865 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,858 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,852 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,868 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,878 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,884 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,894 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,580 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,730 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 95202 | $1,273 | – |
| 95203 | $1,423 | – |
| 95204 | $1,941 | −0.2% |
| 95206 | $2,516 | −0.7% |
| 95207 | $1,815 | +1.0% |
| 95209 | $2,327 | +6.1% |
| 95210 | $2,135 | +3.1% |
| 95212 | $2,492 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Stockton
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Stockton, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.7% to +6.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.