Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Thousand Oaks, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Thousand Oaks rent stands today

    Thousand Oaks, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.5% for the 66 total rentals available.

  • Thousand Oaks rents run 73.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a pricier metro market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Thousand Oaks rent for $1,975/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,594/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,912/month. Larger units reach $4,198/month for 3-bedrooms and $5,950/month for 4+ bedrooms. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Thousand Oaks

$3,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Thousand Oaks is $3,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thousand Oaks

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thousand Oaks rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Thousand Oaks, CA

Average rent prices in Thousand Oaks have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Thousand Oaks, CA

Rent prices in Thousand Oaks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thousand Oaks is $2,795, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Thousand Oaks run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,923.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,594

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,911

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,197

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,950

14%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,594

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,911

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Thousand Oaks, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Thousand Oaks, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Thousand Oaks

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,628
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thousand Oaks, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Thousand Oaks, CA

631 Benson Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA

631 Benson Way, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

1 bed

1 bath

$1,344

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2763 Calle Quebracho - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

2763 Calle Quebracho

2763 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wilbur Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

25m ago

9.9

Excellent

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Wilbur Oaks Apartments

450 E Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,473–$3,960

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Knolls - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

10h ago

8.8

Very good

The Knolls

2544 Vista Wood Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,553–$3,898

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Thousand Oaks, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Thousand Oaks rental market.

How much is rent in Thousand Oaks?

The average rent in Thousand Oaks is $3,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thousand Oaks?

Average rent prices in Thousand Oaks have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Thousand Oaks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thousand Oaks is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thousand Oaks?

To comfortably afford rent in Thousand Oaks, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Thousand Oaks?

April offers the lowest rents in Thousand Oaks with approximately 16% savings compared to October, which sees the highest prices. December and January are also less competitive months with reduced demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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