Apartments for Rent in Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA - 37 Rentals available

The Asparagus Capital of the World welcomes you! Stockton's the largest inland port in the state and is located 50 miles from Sacramento, 72 miles from Oakland and San Jose, and just 83 miles from San Francisco.

At 62 square miles, Stockton is almost one-and-a-half times larger than San Francisco, but about that much smaller than Sacramento. U.S. News & World Report ranked Stockton #98 among its “Best Place to Live”, based on the city's relatively low cost of living, access to fresh food and culture, and rising employment opportunities.

Like most California cities, Stockton is mostly warm year-round, with a July average high of 93°F and a January average of 53°F. With 257 sunny days and only 13 inches of precipitation per year – none of which is snow, of course – the city is a top pick for anyone who craves sunshine and scenery.

The cost of living in Stockton is about six percent higher than the rest of the U.S. Dinner for two people will likely cost about $52.50, and an after-dinner Cappuccino will set you back roughly $3.90.

The cost of monthly utilities in a 915 square-foot apartment are reasonable. Expect to pay an average of $128 per month for electricity, water, and waste disposal – almost $20 less than the nationwide average.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District provides bus service for the city. It’s $1.50 for a one-way fare, and a 1-day pass is $4. Monthly passes are $65 for adults, or $40 for students and seniors over 65.

Stockton has large Asian and Hispanic populations, mostly stemming from the agricultural opportunities and immigration during the 19^th-century Gold Rush. The city's proximity to the Bay Area and its rebounding economy are also major attractors for people across all cultures.

Advantages of living in Stockton include the mild winters, its proximity to many Bay Area cities, and being part of a community that's actively growing and improving.

On the downside, Stockton is consistently rated one of the most dangerous cities in the county. The city also declared bankruptcy in 2012, though it's economy and business environment have seen drastic improvements since then.

The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is a family friendly event that takes place in Stockton every year. Other annual events include Bacon Fest, Stockton Beer Week, Stockton Black Family Day, and StocktonCon, a gathering for comic book and sci-fi fans.

Another exciting thing to do involves a visit to Pixie Woods Amusement Park. Or you can check out the Children’s Museum of Stockton for hands-on fun, or take the dogs to the Barkleyville Dog Park for a stroll. If you need a shopping break, head to Stockton’s Lincoln Center to take advantage of their many stores and restaurants.

Nearby Victory Park offers playground and picnic space, while Louis Park has four softball fields. Then there's Weber Point Events Center, which features an amphitheater, an interactive water fountain, and shaded areas. And the Stockton Skate Park is a great place to skateboard.

If you're a sports fan, you'll want to check out the city's two minor league clubs, the Stockton Heat hockey team and the Stockton Ports baseball team. Race fans should head over to the Stockton 99 Speedway, which is the oldest NASCAR race track on the West coast.

Stockton is also chock-full of culture. For starters, it's home to California’s third-oldest professional orchestra, the Stockton Symphony. The nearby Haggin Museum features fine art and historical memorabilia. And the historic Bob Hope Theatre and the Stockton Civic Theatre are both home to theatrical, musical, and comedy performances.

If you're near the University of the Pacific campus, the Faye Spanos Concert Hall is another popular venue. Several art galleries can also be found on campus, as well as on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College.

Employment in Stockton has been growing steadily since the city’s economic downturn, but the unemployment rate is still 14 percent, more than double that of the U.S. average.

Most of the jobs in Stockton are in the sales, office, administrative, production, and transportation sectors. Medical jobs are also prominent, fed by the several hospitals located within Stockton.

Whirlpool Corporation, J.C. Penney Co., and Safeway all have distribution and manufacturing facilities in the city, and agriculture continues to be an active industry as well. San Joaquin County is the state’s largest producer of asparagus, pumpkins, apples, and cherries.

Stockton is home to National University, which is the second-largest private university in California, as well as the University of the Pacific, the oldest university in the state. Humphreys College is another private college in the area, while nearby Christian Life College offers degrees in theology. San Joaquin Delta College is a popular public institution, and California State University, Stanislaus also has a Stockton campus.

Stockton has several excellent public schools, like Stockton Collegiate International Secondary School, which is ranked the second best school in California and 26^th in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Stockton Unified Early College Academy is 193^rd in the country and 23^rd in California, while Pacific Law Academy High School is 355^th in the state. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, Weber Institute, Cesar Chavez High, and Health Careers Academy are also nationally recognized.

If you’re ready to make the big leap and move to Stockton, there are a few renter’s rights that are important to know.

A landlord can’t charge you more than two months’ rent as a security deposit, and if there are no damages to pay for when you move out, your landlord must return the deposit within 21 days of your leave date.

If your landlord needs you to move out before your lease is up, he has to give you 30 days’ notice – unless you’ve violated the terms of the lease. In those cases, they'll only need to give you three days before seeking eviction.