
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,000 (41 Rentals)
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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room, Unit Spare Room

Del Coronado Apartments

The Woods Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

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One Pearl Place

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Avana Almaden
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View at Blossom Hill

Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes

5635 Hoffman Ct

Latitude 37

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Bella Villagio

Almaden Lake Village

Avalon Willow Glen
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551 Lewis Rd

1378 Branham Ln, Unit 1, Unit 1

Bell Almaden

3130 Rubino Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1091

5431 Sanchez Dr, Unit 5431, Unit 5431

Oaks at Almaden Senior Apartments

Almaden House

Royal Garden Apartments
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Orvieto Family A

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Ohlone Chynoweth Commons

Park Branham

2069 Radio Ave

1201 Blossom Hill Apartments
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2445 Rinconada Dr

Orvieto Family B

Summer Breeze Apartments

Sofi Waterford Park

5702 Tucson Dr

Monterey Family Village

1268 Bouret Dr

The Glens Apartments
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Mesa Terrace
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,167 | $1,795 | $2,465 |
| Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,995 | $3,610 |
| Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,555 | $4,515 |
| Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $3,275 | $4,617 |
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There are currently 41 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 The Woods Apartments priced from $2,095. Cherrywood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,265. Here are the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Cherrywood Apartments | The Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,265 |
| Village Green Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,555 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,565 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $2,576 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | A-2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
| Sofi Waterford Park | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,788 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $2,864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $3.58 price per square foot London Model at One Pearl Place in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,687. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Del Coronado Apartments starting at $2,788 with a $2.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Pearl Place | London | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Almaden Terrace Apartment Homes | D-3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| Latitude 37 | 1x1F-977-p2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Rosewalk Apartment Homes | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | 808 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Bell Almaden | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Avana Almaden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| View at Blossom Hill | 1X1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
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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 $2,864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Thousand Oaks is The Woods Apartments which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in Thousand Oaks costs $3,595.
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 2 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 $417 which is $3,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thousand Oaks.
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