What is the average apartment size in Thousand Oaks?

The average size for a Thousand Oaks, CA apartment is 957 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Thousand Oaks?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Thousand Oaks is $2,843 per month, a 1.83% decrease from last years average of $2,896.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Thousand Oaks?

In Thousand Oaks, studios rent for $2,451 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,524 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,960 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,581 per month

What is the average apartment size in Thousand Oaks?

The typical apartment in Thousand Oaks offers about 957 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Thousand Oaks?

Studio apartments in Thousand Oaks average 560 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 782 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,038 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,322 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks include Newbury Park ($2,566/month), Thousand Oaks City ($2,924/month), and Westlake Village ($2,928/month), all below the citywide average of $2,843.

Thousand Oaks, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Thousand Oaks?

The typical rent budget in Thousand Oaks ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Thousand Oaks?

In Thousand Oaks, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Thousand Oaks is $2,843, a 1.83% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,896.

Studio Apartments at $2,451 offer the most budget-friendly option with 560 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 782 square feet for $2,524, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,960 offer 1,038 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,322 sq ft) for $3,581, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,843	957 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,451	560 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,524	782 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,960	1,038 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,581	1,322 sq. ft.

Thousand Oaks, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Thousand Oaks, CA have decreased by 1.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,896 to $2,843.

What's the typical rent budget in Thousand Oaks, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Thousand Oaks, CA (47%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Thousand Oaks, CA?

13,817 or 30% of the households in Thousand Oaks, CA are renter-occupied while 32,451 or 70% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks?

Newbury Park $2,566/month

Thousand Oaks City $2,924/month

Westlake Village $2,928/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,843/month.

Average Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Westlake Village	$2,928
Thousand Oaks City	$2,924
Newbury Park	$2,566

Thousand Oaks | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Newbury Park is 12% lower than in Thousand Oaks City

$2,566

Newbury Park rent is 10% lower than Thousand Oaks average

Average Rent $2,566

$2,924

Thousand Oaks City rent is 3% higher than Thousand Oaks average

Average Rent $2,924

How Thousand Oaks Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Thousand Oaks	$2,843
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
West Hollywood, CA	$3,087
Inglewood	$2,492
Glendale, CA	$2,909
Burbank, CA	$2,862
Hawthorne, CA	$2,009
Oxnard, CA	$2,622
Santa Clarita, CA	$2,609
Torrance, CA	$2,492
Simi Valley, CA	$2,628
Camarillo, CA	$2,760

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Thousand Oaks apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.