
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA from $1,600 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Thousand Oaks area of Thousand Oaks.


Mount Clef Apartments

Charter Oaks Apartments

1391 E Hillcrest Dr

Mountain Shadow Apartments

La Cresta Apartments

Park View Apartment Homes

St. Charles Oaks Apartments

77 North Apartments

399 Erbes Rd.
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152 Redfield Ave

Arrive Thousand Oaks

Enclave 693

Wilbur Oaks Apartments

Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza

Arrive Laurie Lane

Arrive Rolling Oaks

Yolo Apartment Homes

Westlake Canyon

The Knolls
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Arroyo Villa Apartments

Arrive at the Retreat

4 N Oakview Dr

Arrive on the Hill

The Harrington

2841 Los Feliz Dr

Conejo Park Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

Granada Gardens Apartments

254 Sequoia Ct
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286 Oak Leaf Dr

1706 Calle Turquesa

Sofi Thousand Oaks

2678 La Paloma Cir

3380 Los Robles Rd

5892 Wheelhouse Ln

Hillcrest Park

IMT Wood Ranch

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5810 Dovetail Dr, Unit A, Unit A

Westlake Villas
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Total Monthly Price
5904 Sunny Vista Ave, Unit Oak Park, Unit Oak Park

Arrive Westlake Village

Monarch at Dos Vientos

The Meadows at Westlake Village

3042 E Cumberland Ct

Camino Ruiz Square

Sofi at Wood Ranch

5744 Oak Bend Ln

1115 Mission Verde Dr
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Outer Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Thousand Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Thousand Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,649 | $1,800 | $2,816 |
| Outer Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $2,020 | $3,619 |
| Outer Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $2,600 | $4,892 |
| Outer Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $3,350 | $5,799 |
| Outer Thousand Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,899 | $4,599 | $5,199 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Cheapest Available Outer Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Thousand Oaks area of Thousand Oaks, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Charter Oaks Apartments priced from $2,139. Hillcrest Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,227. Here are the most affordable Outer Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in Thousand Oaks, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom Plan 3A | 1BR,1BA | $2,139 |
| Hillcrest Park | The Carmel | 1BR,1BA | $2,227 |
| Camino Ruiz Square | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,249 |
| IMT Wood Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
| Mountain Shadow Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| La Cresta Apartments | Plan E - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Sofi at Wood Ranch | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2,372 |
| CALIXA Apartment Homes | Junior One Bedroom - Moderate Income Qualificat... | Studio,1BA | $2,458 |
| 399 Erbes Rd. | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Thousand Oaks, CA
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Thousand Oaks area is the $2.38 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 $2,952. The second greatest value Outer 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 Outer Thousand Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows at Westlake Village | 2 Bedroom 1-2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| The Harrington | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Westlake Villas | The Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Westlake Canyon | Eucalyptus | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Arroyo Villa Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Arrive Westlake Village | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| Sofi Thousand Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den Slider | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| St. Charles Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Mountain Shadow Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| La Cresta Apartments | Plan E - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Thousand Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Thousand Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Thousand Oaks is at Charter Oaks Apartments listed at $2,318.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Thousand Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Thousand Oaks Apartment is $2,139 at Charter Oaks Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Thousand Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Thousand Oaks is starting from $2,637 at Hillcrest Park.
What is the most affordable Outer Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Outer Thousand Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 399 Erbes Rd. and starts from $3,350.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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