Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA from $1,495 (33 Rentals)

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399 Erbes Rd.
$2,500 - $3,350

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,350

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,350
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399 Erbes Rd.

399 Erbes RdThousand Oaks, CA 91362
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104 Maegan Pl, Unit 3
$2,599

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104 Maegan Pl, Unit 3

104 Maegan PlThousand Oaks, CA 91362
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property at 609 Avenida del Platino
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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609 Avenida del Platino

Thousand OaksCA91320

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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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Conejo Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Conejo Park Apartments

2763 Calle QuebrachoThousand 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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Cheapest Available Central Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Thousand Oaks area of Thousand Oaks, CA is a Studio unit found at Charter Oaks Apartments priced from $1,998. St. Charles Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,008. Here are the most affordable Central Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in Thousand Oaks, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charter Oaks ApartmentsStudio Plan 8Studio,1BA$1,998
St. Charles Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,008
Mount Clef Apartments1 bedroom w/balcony1BR,1BA$2,120
La Cresta ApartmentsPlan D - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Arrive Laurie LaneHibiscus1BR,1BA$2,459
399 Erbes Rd.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,500
Arrive Rolling OaksCedar1BR,1BA$2,509
Arrive Thousand OaksAspen1BR,1BA$2,519
Enclave 6931 Bedroom - Alcove1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Thousand Oaks, CA

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Thousand Oaks area is the $2.48 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Rancho Serrano - Townhomes in the in the Southshore Hills neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Central Thousand Oaks apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den Slider Model at Sofi Thousand Oaks starting at $2,748 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Northoaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Thousand Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rancho Serrano - Townhomes3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$2.48
Sofi Thousand Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath with Den Slider1BR,1BA$2.75
St. Charles Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.24
Enclave 6931 Bedroom - Alcove1BR,1BA$3.14
104 Maegan Pl, Unit 3104 Maegan Pl2BR,1BA$3.21
Arrive Laurie LaneHibiscus1BR,1BA$3.07
Arrive Rolling OaksCedar1BR,1BA$3.32
The HarringtonPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.48
Arrive Thousand OaksAcacia1BR,1BA$3.50
La Cresta ApartmentsPlan D - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28

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Central Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Thousand Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Thousand Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Thousand Oaks is at Charter Oaks Apartments listed at $1,998.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Thousand Oaks Apartment is $2,008 at St. Charles Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Thousand Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Thousand Oaks is starting from $2,598 at Charter Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 399 Erbes Rd. and starts from $2,975.

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