Rent in Stockton, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,742$20,904 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,015 (+15.7%)How much rent can you afford in Stockton, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Stockton, CA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | $24.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,395 | $16,740 | $55,800 | $26.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,742 | $20,904 | $69,680 | $33.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,423 | $29,076 | $96,920 | $46.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,922 | $35,064 | $116,880 | $56.19/hr |
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Rent in Stockton, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Stockton, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,015 for a two-bedroom, up 15.7% from $1,742. A one-bedroom goes from $1,395 to $1,628, a studio from $1,288 to $1,525.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Stockton, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,395 for a one-bedroom and $1,742 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,904 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Stockton, CA?
To keep a $1,742 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.50 an hour, or $69,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,395 takes $26.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Stockton, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,288, one bedroom $1,395, two $1,742, three $2,423 and four $2,922 a month.
Is rent affordable in Stockton, CA?
For the typical household, earning $79,907 a year ($6,659 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,742 takes 26.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,742 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.50 an hour.