Cheap Homes for Rent in Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

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 at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Viewpoint in the in the West Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Viewpoint2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Acton Courtyard2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB1 (2 Bed/1 Bath)2BR,1BA$3.08
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thousand Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Thousand Oaks?

There are currently 1471 Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $14,290. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thousand Oaks ranging from $1,050 to $12,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thousand Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thousand Oaks ranges from $1,050 to $12,400 with an average monthly rent of $5,000.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Thousand Oaks?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Thousand Oaks range from $999 to $11,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $5,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $972.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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