
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Student | Identity Logan Park

2430 Prospect

2434 Piedmont Ave, Unit 20 - AB

1569 Arch St
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Viewpoint

2414 Telegraph
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1988 California St

1465 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thousand Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thousand Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,281 | $995 | $4,449 |
Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $600 | $5,090 |
Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $550 | $10,000+ |
Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $999 | $8,795 |
Thousand Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,286 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Thousand Oaks 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,316 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thousand Oaks area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $600. Helios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $999 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Bosco | Studio - 241 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2342 Hilgard Ave Model at 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at 2414 Telegraph starting at $1,400 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thousand Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Viewpoint | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5305 panama ave richmond | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
FOUND Study Downtown Berkeley | B2 (2 bed/1 bath) | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thousand Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thousand Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thousand Oaks is at Aquatic @ U listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Oaks Apartment is $600 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thousand Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thousand Oaks is starting from $999 at Student | Identity Logan Park.
What is the most affordable Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $999.
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