Cheap Homes for Rent in Ventura County, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Ventura County.

property at 466 Fresh Meadows Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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466 Fresh Meadows Rd

Simi ValleyCA93065
property at 6456 Menlo St

$1,200

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$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6456 Menlo St

Simi ValleyCA93063

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property at 1281 Hartley Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1281 Hartley Ave, Unit B

1281 Hartley Ave
Simi ValleyCA93065

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property at 158 Maegan Pl

$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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158 Maegan Pl
Thousand OaksCA91362

Cheapest Available Ventura County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ventura County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Somis Ranch in the Camarillo neighborhood priced from $837. Patricia Apartments in the Simi Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ventura County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somis RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$837
Patricia Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Sycamore Senior Apartments, LPStudioStudio,1BA$1,326
Channel Islands Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
Villa Capri Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
The Villas at Mira Loma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Ponderosa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ventura County, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ventura County area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1A Model at Mayfair in the in the The Cottages neighborhood starting from $3,398. The second greatest value Ventura County apartment is the 1A-M2 Model at Mayfair 2 starting at $3,850 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the The Cottages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ventura County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mayfair1A2BR,2.5BA$2.18
Mayfair 21A-M22BR,2.5BA$2.47
4200 S Harbor Blvd2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.96
MW Patricia Apartments2 BD2BR,2BA$2.17
Casa Linda Apartments2 Bdrm 1.5 Bth2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Pacific Palms Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.45
1011 Wileman St, Unit Granny Flat1011 Wileman St2BR,1BA$2.20
La BarcelonaTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Patricia Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49
Somis RanchOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Ventura County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ventura County?

There are currently 2123 Apartments for Rent in Ventura County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,326 to $7,000. There are also 413 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ventura County ranging from $1,000 to $55,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ventura County ranges from $1,000 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,291.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ventura County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ventura County range from $2,695 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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