
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)
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Thousand Oaks, San Jose, 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 | $2,147 | $1,795 | $2,508 |
Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $1,816 | $6,765 |
Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,595 | $7,964 |
Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,827 | $3,240 | $4,395 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thousand Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Orchard Glen priced from $1,845. Del Coronado Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Del Coronado Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
The Grove | Ruby- 475 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $2.59 price per square foot Imperial Plan A Model at The Glens Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the Cannes Model at One Pearl Place starting at $3,623 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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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The Glens Apartments | Imperial Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
One Pearl Place | Cannes | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
Latitude 37 | 2x2F-1065-p1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
Almaden Lake Village | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Creekside Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Willow Glen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThousand Oaks, San Jose, CA
Ranked #83
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $2,764.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Thousand Oaks is Orchard Glen which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Thousand Oaks costs $3,770.
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 14 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 $410 which is $3,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thousand Oaks.
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