Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Balboa, CA from $1,000 (462 Rentals)

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15736 Vanowen StLake Balboa, CA 91406
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14210 Sylvan St, Unit 2
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14210 Sylvan St, Unit 2

14210 Sylvan StVan Nuys, CA 91401
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Lake Balboa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Balboa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Balboa, CA is a Studio unit found at 14617 Gilmore St in the Antelope Valley neighborhood priced from $1,295. 9121 Orion Ave in the North Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Balboa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14617 Gilmore St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
9121 Orion AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
9216 Van Nuys BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
8742 Orion0x1Studio,1BA$1,350
Tarzana CourtyardMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,361
The Rose ApartmentsDrake: Shared Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Terrace Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
14716 Magnolia BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Tahitian Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Balboa, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Balboa area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 bed/ 2 bath Model at 16015 Vanowen St in the in the West Van Nuys neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Lake Balboa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 5235 Kester Ave starting at $2,495 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Woodley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Balboa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16015 Vanowen St2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.13
5235 Kester Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.89
Clear Valley Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.66
14616 Magnolia Blvd2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
6651 Haskell Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
Gables East2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
7437 Haskell AvenueModern 1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
VictoryOne Bedroom apartment1BR,1BA$2.00
14825 Erwin St, Unit 10214825 Erwin St1BR,1BA$2.00
Sun TerraceLarge Loft1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Balboa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Balboa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Balboa is at 14617 Gilmore St listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Balboa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Balboa Apartment is $1,495 at 8742 Orion.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Balboa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Balboa is starting from $1,898 at 6651 Haskell Ave.

What is the most affordable Lake Balboa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Balboa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sylmar Apartments and starts from $2,600.

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