Studio Apartment Rent in Thousand Oaks, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Thousand Oaks, California as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $3,357 and +72% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Thousand Oaks
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Thousand Oaks
Compare Thousand Oaks's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Thousand Oaks.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village, CA | 4 mi | $2,440 | +$217 (+10%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,110 | $-113 (-5%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 8 mi | $2,570 | +$347 (+16%) |
| Malibu, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,790 | +$567 (+26%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,790 | +$567 (+26%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,130 | $-93 (-4%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,165 | $-58 (-3%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,790 | +$567 (+26%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,760 | $-463 (-21%) |
| Topanga, CA | 19.3 mi | $2,790 | +$567 (+26%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,720 | $-503 (-23%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,560 | $-663 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Thousand Oaks — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Thousand Oaks?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, California is $2,223 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $3,357.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Thousand Oaks?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,920 ($7,410/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Thousand Oaks expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Thousand Oaks's studio median of $2,223 is +72% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Thousand Oaks rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Thousand Oaks ranks #268 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Thousand Oaks?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moorpark ($2,110), Camarillo ($2,130), Simi Valley ($2,165).