Average Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
What is the average rent in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The average listed apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $3,085 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 107 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 15, 2026 through October 20, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
15 apartment buildings, 107 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Thousand Oaks, CACheapest
$2,200/mo
Park View Apartment Homes
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Rent by Bedroom Count
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Thousand Oaks, CA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Park View Apartment Homes
256-268 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
Wilbur Oaks Apartments
450 E Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza
235 N Conejo School Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
Arrive Rolling Oaks
300 Rolling Oaks Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, USA
Oaks Apartments
951 Warwick Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
Sofi Thousand Oaks
491 W Gainsborough Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
The Harrington
1801-1831 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park View Apartment Homes 256-268 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA | $2,200 | $2,675 | $3.48/ft² | 4.7 (29) | 4 |
| 2 | Wilbur Oaks Apartments 450 E Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA | $2,320 | $2,718 | $2.93/ft² | 4 (37) | 8 |
| 3 | Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza 235 N Conejo School Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA | $2,351 | $2,578 | $3.34/ft² | 4.4 (107) | 4 |
| 4 | Arrive Rolling Oaks 300 Rolling Oaks Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, USA | $2,389 | $2,693 | $3.15/ft² | 4.5 (177) | 18 |
| 5 | Oaks Apartments 951 Warwick Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2.12/ft² | 4.3 (4) | 1 |
| 6 | Sofi Thousand Oaks 491 W Gainsborough Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA | $2,530 | $2,814 | $2.66/ft² | 4.5 (83) | 12 |
| 7 | The Harrington 1801-1831 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA | $2,550 | $2,811 | $2.90/ft² | 3.3 (23) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Park View Apartment Homes
4.7 (29)256-268 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
Wilbur Oaks Apartments
4 (37)450 E Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza
4.4 (107)235 N Conejo School Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, USA
Arrive Rolling Oaks
4.5 (177)300 Rolling Oaks Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, USA
Oaks Apartments
4.3 (4)951 Warwick Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
Sofi Thousand Oaks
4.5 (83)491 W Gainsborough Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
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Thousand Oaks, CA neighborhoods
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Thousand Oaks, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $3,085 per month, based on 107 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,200 at Park View Apartment Homes to $6,300 at Santal Thousand Oaks.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,734/mo | $2,320/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $3,235/mo | $2,495/mo | 45 |
| 3 Bed | $3,951/mo | $3,450/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $4,739/mo | $4,739/mo | 2 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Thousand Oaks, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Thousand Oaks, CA averages $2,734/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,235/mo. At the local median household income of $134,367, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Thousand Oaks, CA at $2,580/mo. The current tracked market average runs 20% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Thousand Oaks, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$123,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,085/mo.
Comfortable income
$148,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,200/mo), you need to earn at least $88,000/year.
Median household income in Thousand Oaks, CA is $134,367 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Thousand Oaks, CA
Overall prices in Thousand Oaks, CA runs above the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Thousand Oaks, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,085 |
| Utilities | $764 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,821 |
| Healthcare | $888 |
| Other goods and services | $1,421 |
| Estimated total | $8,545/mo |
Population
125,676
Median household income
$134,367
Census median rent
$2,580/mo
Census rent burden
33.3%
Median age
44.5
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Thousand Oaks, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Thousand Oaks, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,101 | +1% | +0.7% | 49 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,403 | +10% | -1.8% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,859 | -7% | +1.8% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,583 | -16% | +30.3% | 32 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,226 | +69% | +2.7% | 32 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,295 | -26% | -0.3% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The average listed apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $3,085 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 107 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median asking rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,889 per month, computed from 107 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,085/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The lowest available rent in Thousand Oaks, CA starts at $2,200 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Thousand Oaks, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Thousand Oaks, CA average $2,734/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,320/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Thousand Oaks, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Thousand Oaks, CA average $3,235/mo. Units start from $2,495/mo across 45 units currently listed.
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