What is the average apartment size in Thousand Oaks?

The average size for a Thousand Oaks, CA apartment is 954 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Thousand Oaks is $2,898 per month, a 2.05% decrease from last years average of $2,958.

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

In Thousand Oaks, studios rent for $2,475 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,573 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,046 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,523 per month

What is the average apartment size in Thousand Oaks?

The typical apartment in Thousand Oaks offers about 954 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 556 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 783 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,036 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,322 sq. ft.

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 40% of rentals in this range.

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

In Thousand Oaks, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Thousand Oaks is $2,898, a 2.05% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,958.

Studio Apartments at $2,475 offer the most budget-friendly option with 556 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 783 square feet for $2,573, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,046 offer 1,036 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,322 sq ft) for $3,523, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Thousand Oaks, CA

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,898	954 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,475	556 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,573	783 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,046	1,036 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,523	1,322 sq. ft.

Thousand Oaks, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Thousand Oaks, CA have decreased by 2.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,958 to $2,898.

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

The largest share of rentals in Thousand Oaks, CA (40%) 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?

13,593 or 29% of the households in Thousand Oaks, CA are renter-occupied while 32,953 or 71% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Westlake Village	$2,964
Newbury Park	$2,711

Thousand Oaks | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Newbury Park is 9% lower than in Westlake Village

$2,711

Newbury Park rent is 6% lower than Thousand Oaks average

Average Rent $2,711

$2,964

Westlake Village rent is 2% higher than Thousand Oaks average

Average Rent $2,964

How Thousand Oaks Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Thousand Oaks	$2,898
Los Angeles	$2,749
East Bay	$2,704
San Diego	$2,968
San Francisco	$3,826
Oakland	$2,621
Sacramento	$1,899
San Jose	$3,193
Alameda	$3,052
Fresno	$1,633
Riverside	$2,233
Ventura, CA	$2,805
Oxnard, CA	$2,698
West Hollywood, CA	$3,186
Simi Valley, CA	$2,637
Burbank, CA	$2,897
Camarillo, CA	$2,848
Torrance, CA	$2,540
Hawthorne, CA	$1,952
Santa Clarita, CA	$2,618
Gardena, CA	$1,936

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.