Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ventura, CA from $600 (59 Rentals)

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Colony Parc
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$1,496 - $4,146
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colony Parc

848 Weber CirVentura, CA 93003
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$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2060 Channel Dr

VenturaCA93001

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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Palms Apartments

892-899 Empire AveVentura, CA 93003
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1793 Evans Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Monte Vista Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista Townhomes

10965-10997 Del Norte StVentura, CA 93004
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Woodland Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

5925-6001 Woodland StVentura, CA 93003
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50-96 Dakota Dr
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

50-96 Dakota Dr

50-96 Dakota DrVentura, CA 93001
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Armada Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Armada Apartments

3325-3373 Armada DrVentura, CA 93003
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Pinehurst
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst

3980 Telegraph RdVentura, CA 93003

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363 Hurst Ave
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363 Hurst Ave

363 Hurst AveVentura, CA 93001
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72-82 W Ramona St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

72-82 W Ramona St

72-82 W Ramona StVentura, CA 93001
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ventura, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

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$5,683$1,25037
Montalvo$7,500$1,496371
The Cottages$7,500$2,439193

Cheapest Available Ventura Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ventura, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Parc in the Montalvo neighborhood priced from $1,496. 732 E. Santa Clara St. in the Downtown Ventura neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ventura apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony ParcA11BR,1BA$1,496
732 E. Santa Clara St.0x1Studio,1BA$1,650
Casitas Casa Real ApartmentsStudio One BathStudio,2BA$1,989
Capes at VenturaA11BR,1BA$1,993
Armada Apartments1+1 West1BR,1BA$2,100
The Lofts at PinehurstPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,117
Meadowridge ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,175
79-97 S Oak StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,175
Villa De BuenavistaStudio1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ventura, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ventura area is the $2.35 price per square foot Oceana Model at Bella Vista at Promontory Point in the in the RiverPark neighborhood starting from $3,699. 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.
Bella Vista at Promontory PointOceana2BR,2BA$2.35
Mayfair1A2BR,2.5BA$2.18
Mayfair 21A-M22BR,2.5BA$2.47
719 N M St, Unit #2719 N M St3BR,2.5BA$2.21
The OliveA3: 1x1.5 Live/Work Loft1BR,1.5BA$2.64
The Timbers Apartment HomesWoodcrest- 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Casa De Ventura2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
La BarcelonaTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Los Arbolitos Oxnard Apartments2 Bedroom 1.25 Bath2BR,1.25BA$2.66
Ventura Beach Resort Luxury ApartmentsPlan C2BR,1BA$2.49

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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 $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ventura?

The cheapest apartment in Ventura is Colony Parc which is listed at $1,496, while the average apartment in Ventura costs $6,894.

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 12 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 $178 which is $6,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ventura.

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