Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $700 (37 Rentals)
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Student | Identity Logan Park

Hillside Village

1628 Spruce St

Sterling Berkeley Collection
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1229 Oxford St, Unit studio

Hub Bancroft

1245 Francisco St

1725 Oxford St

Shattuck Apartments

2333 Channing Way

2325 Channing Way

2319 Shattuck Ave.

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available
Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thousand Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thousand Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,484 | $997 | $10,000+ |
Thousand Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $810 | $10,000+ |
Thousand Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $800 | $8,635 |
Thousand Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,054 | $849 | $9,739 |
Thousand Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,320 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Thousand Oaks 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,848 | $1,355 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Thousand Oaks, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Thousand Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thousand Oaks area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $795. 1530 Henry Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Thousand Oaks apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
1530 Henry Street | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Student | Identity Logan Park | Select 14 | 3BR,3BA | $849 |
2731 Durant Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $997 |
The Berk | Arch D1 | 4BR,1BA | $999 |
Sterling Berkeley Collection | Sterling Haste B7 | 2BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Spectra Southside (Student) | Single Deluxe - S | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
2729 Dwight | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thousand Oaks area is the $2.40 price per square foot 5533 Madison Ave Model at 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Thousand Oaks apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Kittredge starting at $3,495 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thousand Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 | 5533 Madison Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
The Kittredge | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 1636 | 1636 Lexington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
RUMI at King | Private Bedroom & Bathroom in 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #C | 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
2729 Dwight | 4 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 4BR,1BA | $2.49 |
1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood in Berkeley, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thousand Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thousand Oaks is under $1,330.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thousand Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Thousand Oaks is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Thousand Oaks costs $10,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thousand Oaks?
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 5,485 regular apartments in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Thousand Oaks have an average cost of $3,456 which is $7,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thousand Oaks.
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