Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ventura, CA from $600 (95 Rentals)

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Colony Parc
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$2,241 - $3,726
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Colony Parc

848 Weber CirVentura, CA 93003
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Cypress Point
$2,281 - $3,016
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$2,281 - $3,016
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Cypress Point

1241 Cypress Point LnVentura, CA 93003
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La Barcelona
$2,400
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$2,400
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La Barcelona

10939 Del Norte StVentura, CA 93004
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Ventura Terrace
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$2,408 - $2,863
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Ventura Terrace

6600 Telephone RdVentura, CA 93003
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Cora
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$2,513 - $4,563
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Cora

160 S Ventura AveVentura, CA 93001
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Ventura Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Springs

10866 Morning Glory RdVentura, CA 93004
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Empire Palms Apartments
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Empire Palms Apartments

892-899 Empire AveVentura, CA 93003
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1793 Evans Ave
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1793 Evans Ave

1793 Evans AveVentura, CA 93001
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Somerset Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Apartments

540 E Santa Clara StVentura, CA 93001
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Shorehaven Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorehaven Townhomes

10965-10997 Del Norte StVentura, CA 93004
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ventura, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ventura, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ventura Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Ventura$5,602$1,95036
Montalvo$6,950$1,910228
The Cottages$6,950$2,100130

Cheapest Available Ventura Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ventura, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3024-3034 Luna Drive in the Ventura neighborhood priced from $2,000. Casitas Casa Real Apartments in the Northwest Community neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ventura apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3024-3034 Luna Drive30321BR,1BA$2,000
Casitas Casa Real ApartmentsStudio One BathStudio,2BA$2,029
Ventura Beach Resort Luxury ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,030
The Timbers Apartment HomesWoodcrest- 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Capes at VenturaA11BR,1BA$2,144
Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,160
79-97 S Oak StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,175
Ocean View TownhomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
San Buena Ventura1 Bedroom Alcove1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ventura, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ventura area is the $2.62 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Santa Clara Courts in the in the Downtown Ventura neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Ventura apartment is the 1A Model at Mayfair starting at $3,398 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the The Cottages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ventura apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Santa Clara Courts3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.62
Mayfair1A2BR,2.5BA$2.18
Mayfair 21A-M22BR,2.5BA$2.47
The Vines at Riverpark3 Bedrooms "A"3BR,2.5BA$2.81
Parklands ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$2.49
Bella Vista at Promontory PointIsola2BR,2BA$2.62
Yolo West ApartmentsPlan 7 - 2 Bedroom - Den 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
Pacific Palms Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.45
Casa De Ventura2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
La BarcelonaTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.45

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Ventura Overview

Ventura has something for everyone. It has museums, historic buildings, parks, beaches, the historic pier, and many other seaside charms. The waterfront city is liveable, and its many attractions and features are guaranteed to make your stay worthwhile. The city also features diverse cuisines and fresh seafood.

Why live in Ventura, CA?

Ventura has museums, historic buildings, parks, beaches, the historic pier, and many other seaside charms. You are assured to find something valuable nearby irrespective of the location of your apartment. Numerous designated landmark buildings around the city have a lot of information about the city?s origin. When you get to downtown, the Main St is chock-a-block with casual cafes, Mexicali taco shops, and globally flavored restaurants. The nightlife is always active with many rowdy dives down by the harbor. Moreover, the city is dotted with excellent craft-beer places. Everything about apartments in Ventura is just astounding.

Ventura, CA
Population: 111,128

Ranked #272

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ventura Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ventura?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ventura is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ventura?

The cheapest apartment in Ventura is 3024-3034 Luna Drive which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Ventura costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ventura?

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 9 regular apartments in Ventura 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 Ventura?

Cheap apartments in Ventura have an average cost of $317 which is $6,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ventura.

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