Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Ventura Neighborhood of Ventura, CA from $1,600 (3 Rentals)

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property at 257 W Simpson St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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257 W Simpson St

VenturaCA93001

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ventura, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ventura area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Kalthom Building in the in the Downtown Ventura neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Downtown Ventura apartment is the Plan A Model at Beachfronter Townhome Apartments starting at $4,000 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Ventura neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ventura apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kalthom Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.27
Beachfronter Townhome ApartmentsPlan A2BR,1.5BA$3.67
Santa Clara Courts Apartments of Ventura2+2.2BR,2BA$3.35
Coastline VenturaA1A1BR,1BA$4.68
473 Lincoln Dr, Unit Ocean View473 Lincoln DrStudio ,1BA$3.38
1912 Poli St, Unit Palm Tree Bungaloq1912 Poli StStudio ,1BA$2.77
CoraM-A11BR,1BA$4.09
79-97 S Oak StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$5.12
Villa De BuenavistaStudio1BR,1BA$5.42
732 E. Santa Clara St.0x1Studio ,1BA$9.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Ventura

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Ventura?

There are currently 225 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ventura, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $6,554. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Ventura ranging from $1,695 to $19,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Ventura?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Ventura ranges from $1,695 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,373.

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