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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,218 for a studio, $2,680 for one bedroom, $3,008 for two bedrooms, and $3,751 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thousand Oaks has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 472 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,218/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 794 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,680/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,033 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,008/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,751/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100
Scores provided by

Schools

Lang Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

723 Students

10/10

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

937 Students

9/10

Meadows Arts And Technology Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

397 Students

9/10

Wildwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

9/10

Ladera Stars Academy

Public

Grades K-5

312 Students

9/10

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

937 Students

9/10

Los Cerritos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

725 Students

8/10

Redwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

589 Students

7/10

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

237 Students

6/10

Colina Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

832 Students

4/10

Newbury Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,047 Students

9/10

Thousand Oaks High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,703 Students

8/10

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

237 Students

6/10

Conejo Valley High (Continuation) School

Public

Grades 9-12

1/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near California Lutheran University

Enclave 693

Enclave 693

693 Mccloud Ave,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,600

1 Bed

Arrive on the Hill

Arrive on the Hill

850 Warwick Ave,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,939 - $3,549

2 Beds

Charter Oaks Apartments

Charter Oaks Apartments

887 Saint Charles Dr,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,139 - $4,349

Studio - 2 Beds

St. Charles Oaks Apartments

St. Charles Oaks Apartments

800 St Charles Dr,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,451 - $5,021

1-3 Beds

Wilbur Oaks Apartments

Wilbur Oaks Apartments

450 E Wilbur Rd,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,624 - $2,919

1-3 Beds

Arrive Laurie Lane

Arrive Laurie Lane

555 Laurie Ln,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,629 - $5,079

1-3 Beds

Arrive at the Retreat

Arrive at the Retreat

550 N Laurie Ln,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,879 - $5,579

1-4 Beds

4060 Summershade Ln

4060 Summershade Ln

4060 Summershade Ln,
Moorpark, CA 93021

$1,250 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Mount Clef Apartments

Mount Clef Apartments

12 W Mcafee Ct,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$2,020

1 Bed

Houses Near California Lutheran University

4060 Summershade Ln

4060 Summershade Ln,
Moorpark, CA 93021

$1,250 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

721 Wellesley Ct

721 Wellesley Ct,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$4,000

2 Beds | 2 Baths

148 Galsworthy St

148 Galsworthy St,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$4,150 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 12 Month Lease

4010 Avenida Verano

4010 Avenida Verano,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$1,350 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 6 Month Lease

3271 Rosehill Cir

3271 Rosehill Cir,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$5,300

4 Beds | 2 Baths

91 Magellan St

91 Magellan St,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

$9,500

4 Beds | 3 Baths

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Methodology

† 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.