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Thousand Oaks, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Thousand Oaks, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Thousand Oaks, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $18,500 with an overall median price of $7,939. The three Thousand Oaks neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lynn Ranch at $1,860, Lynn Ranch North at $1,860, and Monte Sereno at $2,397. 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
Lynn Ranch$4,339$1,86023
Lynn Ranch North$4,339$1,86026
Monte Sereno$4,339$2,39727
Woodridge$5,247$1,60099
East Hill$5,750$1,60075
Las Flores Villas$5,750$1,60073
Northoaks$5,750$1,600102
Sunset Hills$5,750$1,60088
Brock Collection$5,995$1,600107
Braemar North Ranch$6,836$2,40063

Cheapest Available Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thousand Oaks, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sofi at Wood Ranch in the Northoaks neighborhood priced from $2,320. Charter Oaks Apartments in the Northoaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,324. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi at Wood RanchONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2,320
Charter Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom Plan 21BR,1BA$2,324
Hillcrest ParkThe Miramar1BR,1BA$2,397
Park View Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
IMT Wood RanchA11BR,1BA$2,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Rancho Serrano - Townhomes in the in the Southshore Hills neighborhood starting from $4,543. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the Emerald Model at Arrive at the Retreat starting at $4,339 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Northoaks 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.
Rancho Serrano - Townhomes3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$2.50
Arrive at the RetreatEmerald3BR,2BA$2.71
The Linden Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.14
Sofi Thousand Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath w Den Slider1BR,1BA$2.88
Arrive on the HillB12BR,2BA$2.96
Arrive Rolling OaksSequoia2BR,2BA$3.19
Yolo Apartment HomesEarth - Ground Floor2BR,2BA$3.18
Arrive Thousand OaksBalsa2BR,1BA$3.28
Westlake VillasThe Acacia1BR,1BA$3.00
Arrive Laurie LaneHibiscus1BR,1BA$3.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thousand Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Thousand Oaks?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $18,500. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thousand Oaks ranging from $1,500 to $35,000.

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 $1,500 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,674.

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 $3,620 to $18,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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