Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA from $1,600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 4010 Avenida Verano

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4010 Avenida Verano

Thousand OaksCA91360

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property at 152 Redfield Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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152 Redfield Ave

Thousand OaksCA91320

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property at 4 N Oakview Dr

$2,895

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4 N Oakview Dr

Thousand OaksCA91362

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Conejo Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conejo Park Apartments

2763 Calle QuebrachoThousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Granada Gardens Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Gardens Apartments

101 W Avenida de los ArbolesThousand Oaks, CA 91360
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The Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

951 Warwick AveThousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Sofi Thousand Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Thousand Oaks

491 W Gainsborough RdThousand Oaks, CA 91360

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property at 4060 Summershade Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4060 Summershade Ln

MoorparkCA93021

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Sofi at Wood Ranch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi at Wood Ranch

241 Country Club DrSimi Valley, CA 93065

Thousand Oaks, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Thousand Oaks, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Thousand Oaks, CA area range in price from $2,020 to $5,599 with an overall median price of $4,365. The three Thousand Oaks neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hidden Canyon at $2,150, Sunset Hills at $2,020, and Braemar North Ranch at $2,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Thousand Oaks Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hidden Canyon$3,356$2,15031
Sunset Hills$3,834$2,02028
Braemar North Ranch$3,854$2,40033
East Hill$3,854$2,02027
Brock Collection$4,599$2,02073
Central Thousand Oaks$4,599$2,02052
Downtown Thousand Oaks$4,599$2,13952
Las Flores Villas$4,599$2,02057
Lynn Ranch$4,599$2,02053
Lynn Ranch North$4,599$2,02065

Cheapest Available Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thousand Oaks, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Charter Oaks Apartments in the Northoaks neighborhood priced from $2,139. La Cresta Apartments in the Southshore Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charter Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom Plan 3A1BR,1BA$2,139
La Cresta ApartmentsPlan E - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Hillcrest ParkThe Carmel1BR,1BA$2,207
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Sofi at Wood RanchONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2,350
399 Erbes Rd.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,500
Arrive Rolling OaksCedar1BR,1BA$2,559
Arrive Thousand OaksAcacia1BR,1BA$2,609

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1-2 Bathrooms Model at The Meadows at Westlake Village in the in the Southshore Hills neighborhood starting from $2,937. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the Plan 2C Model at The Harrington starting at $3,050 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Southshore Hills 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.
The Meadows at Westlake Village2 Bedroom 1-2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.37
The HarringtonPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.65
Westlake VillasThe Cedar2BR,2BA$2.65
Arrive Westlake VillageC42BR,2BA$3.17
Sofi Thousand Oaks2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Arroyo Villa Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.71
La Cresta ApartmentsPlan A - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Yolo Apartment HomesEarth - Ground Floor2BR,2BA$2.96
St. Charles Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.09
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98

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Thousand Oaks, CA
Population: 127,690

Ranked #218

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thousand Oaks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thousand Oaks Apartment is $2,139 at Charter Oaks Apartments.

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 $2,629 at Hillcrest 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 399 Erbes Rd. and starts from $3,350.

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