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Average Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Thousand Oaks, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,936/mo
▼ 4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
83
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, CA
Compare average rent across Thousand Oaks, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks 91360 | $3,003 | ▼ $362 | $2,334 | 4 | 35 |
| Thousand Oaks 91362 | $3,000 | ▼ $166 | $2,200 | 7 | 31 |
| Thousand Oaks 91361 | $2,690 | ▼ $47 | $2,489 | 1 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Thousand Oaks, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,936 per month across 12 apartment communities and 83 available units. Rents have decreased $125 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Park View Apartment Homes starting at $2,200/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,200/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,638/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,968/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,177/mo.
Prices range from $2,200 to $4,600 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 31 units are currently listed.
Thousand Oaks, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,268 | - | 9 |
| July 2026 | $3,299 | +$31 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $3,187 | -$112 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $3,148 | -$39 | 12 |
| October 2026 | $3,071 | -$77 | 15 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Thousand Oaks, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Thousand Oaks, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartment Homes | $2,200/mo | $2,675/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Wilbur Oaks Apartments | $2,320/mo | $2,721/mo | 8 | 4 |
| eaves Thousand Oaks | $2,444/mo | $2,862/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
| Arrive Rolling Oaks | $2,489/mo | $2,690/mo | 18 | 4.5 |
| Oaks Apartments | $2,495/mo | $2,495/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza | $2,526/mo | $2,754/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
| The Harrington | $2,550/mo | $2,873/mo | 4 | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$117,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,936/mo.
Comfortable income
$141,000/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 5% 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) | $2,936 |
| Utilities | $764 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,821 |
| Healthcare | $888 |
| Other goods and services | $1,421 |
| Estimated total | $8,396/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
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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