
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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2627 Virginia St

2715 Dwight

Spectra Southside (Student)

2430 Prospect

Casa Zimbabwe

2225 Hearst

Aquatic @ U

2345 Fulton St
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2055 Berkeley Way

2345 Fulton St

2414 Telegraph

2701 Durant

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1194 Sterling Ave

1988 California St

2000 Durant Ave

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2731 Durant Ave

12 Panoramic

Roosevelt

Rise at Berkeley

1176 University

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1613 6th St

2437 Warring St

2070 University Avenue

1951 Chestnut St

Collab@Oxford

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1725 Oxford St

3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3
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1301 Gilman St

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $950 | $4,449 |
| Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $600 | $5,090 |
| Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,743 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Thousand Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,078 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Thousand Oaks 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,745 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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 The Den priced from $895. 2731 Durant Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Ridge House Triples | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the 3424 Yosemite Ave Model at 3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,100 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Midtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3 | 3424 Yosemite Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Viewpoint | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 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 at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thousand Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thousand Oaks is under $1,236.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Thousand Oaks is The Den which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Thousand Oaks costs $6,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thousand Oaks?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 518 regular apartments in Thousand Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thousand Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Thousand Oaks have an average cost of $3,004 which is $3,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thousand Oaks.
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