California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA

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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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Thousand Oaks, CA is $2,065 for a studio, $2,544 for one bedroom, $2,983 for two bedrooms, and $3,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thousand Oaks has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 475 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,065/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 788 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,544/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,037 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,983/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,681/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

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

9
out of 10

Banyan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

9
out of 10

Wildwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

9
out of 10

Lang Ranch

Public

Grades K-5

675 Students

8
out of 10
8
out of 10

Sycamore Canyon

Public

Grades K-8

977 Students

9
out of 10

Los Cerritos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

7
out of 10

Colina Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

812 Students

6
out of 10

Redwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

668 Students

6
out of 10

Sequoia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

849 Students

5
out of 10

Newbury Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,189 Students

8
out of 10

Thousand Oaks High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,771 Students

8
out of 10

Century Academy

Public

Grades K-12

260 Students

5
out of 10

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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