Thousand Oaks

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Thousand Oaks, CA

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The best of everything California has to offer in a friendly, suburban environment.

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Located in the Conejo Valley between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks combines suburban living with natural surroundings. The city is home to thousands of protected oak trees and maintains more than one-third of its land as preserved open space. Residents enjoy 150 miles of trails perfect for outdoor recreation throughout the area's natural landscapes. Housing options include properties in the North Ranch area and apartments along Thousand Oaks Boulevard, with current rental rates averaging $2,582 for a one-bedroom apartment, reflecting a 0.82% decrease from the previous year.

The city serves as headquarters for Amgen, a major biotechnology company, contributing to the area's strong economic foundation. The Civic Arts Plaza and Fred Kavli Theatre anchor the downtown cultural scene with regular performances and events. The Oaks serves as the primary shopping destination in Ventura County, while Wildwood Regional Park and Gardens of the World offer outdoor recreation opportunities. The community features California Lutheran University, multiple public library branches, and established public schools. Recent rental market data shows varying trends, with three-bedroom units increasing by 4.1% while four-bedroom units have decreased by 15.8% over the past year.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,170 for a studio, $2,624 for one bedroom, $2,978 for two bedrooms, and $3,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thousand Oaks has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,624/month
799 Sq Ft
House
$7,189/month
2,366 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,658/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,229/month
1,554 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Thousand Oaks, CA

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

Banyan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

Wildwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

Lang Ranch

Public

Grades K-5

675 Students

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

Los Cerritos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

Redwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

668 Students

Sequoia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

849 Students

Colina Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

812 Students

Newbury Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,189 Students

Thousand Oaks High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,771 Students

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

260 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
  • Point Mugu State Park
  • Charmlee Wilderness Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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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 November 2025.