California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA Area Guide

A prestigious Christian institution in the Ventura County suburbs

Private Liberal Arts Christian Religious Small

California Lutheran University is a small liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. One of the most highly ranked regional universities on the West Coast, Cal Lutheran serves around 5,000 students at its campus on the north side of Thousand Oaks. The university is home to several major local attractions, including the Kwon Fong Gallery of Art and Culture, the William Rolland Gallery of Art, and the Barbara Collins Arboretum.

The CLU campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with numerous apartments, condos, and houses in the immediate area (often within walking distance). Living near the university puts you in a perfect position to take advantage of the sprawling nature preserves nearby, including the trails of Wildwood Park and Paradise Falls. The city’s main commercial center to the south features extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment, largely anchored by the Oaks mall and Janss Marketplace. You’ll also be just minutes from the beaches around Malibu, and a short drive away from Los Angeles.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,198 for a studio, $2,620 for one bedroom, $2,984 for two bedrooms, and $3,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thousand Oaks has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 469 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,198/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 794 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,620/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,036 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,984/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,640/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lang Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

723 Students

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

937 Students

Wildwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

Ladera Stars Academy

Public

Grades K-5

312 Students

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

937 Students

Los Cerritos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

725 Students

Redwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

589 Students

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

237 Students

Colina Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

832 Students

Newbury Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,047 Students

Thousand Oaks High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,703 Students

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

237 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.