Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Balboa Neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA from $500 (161 Rentals)

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$2,300

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6439 1/2 Graves Ave

Van NuysCA91406

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6857 Haskell Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6857 Haskell Ave

6857 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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16016 Vanowen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16016 Vanowen St

16016 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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8080 Langdon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8080 Langdon Ave

8080 Langdon AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6701 Haskell Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6701 Haskell Ave

6701 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Vanowen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanowen Apartments

15340-15344 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15507 Vanowen St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15507 Vanowen St

15507 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Diamond Head Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Head Apartments

15540 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Valley Oasis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Oasis Apartments

16141 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6928-6932 Woodley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6928-6932 Woodley Ave

6928-6932 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Woodley Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Court

6700 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15405 Vanowen St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15405 Vanowen St

15405 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Woodley Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Villas

7111 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406

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Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Balboa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Balboa area of Van Nuys, CA is a Studio unit found at Kingston priced from $1,350. Sepulveda Manhattan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Lake Balboa apartments for rent in Van Nuys, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
KingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Sepulveda Manhattan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Casa De Milagro0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,542
Terrace Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Green Court ApartmentsSingleStudio,1BA$1,595
La MarquesaOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,645
Latitude ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Executive House ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
San Regis ApartmentsUpdated Studio - 80% AMIStudio,1BA$1,664
Saticoy Street ApartmentsComfortable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Van Nuys1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Balboa, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Balboa area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at White Oak Terrace Apartments in the in the Woodley neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Lake Balboa apartment is the C Floor Plan Model at White Oak Gardens starting at $2,785 with a $2.19 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.
White Oak Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.14
White Oak GardensC Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.19
6651 Haskell Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
7013 Haskell Ave2B 2B2BR,2BA$2.45
Chateau EncinoTwo Bed ~ Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Orangebrook Manor Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.40
15522 Vanowen St1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$2.22
8123 - Sepulveda Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2.42
La MarquesaOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Sepulveda Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA

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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 Kingston listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Balboa Apartment is $1,590 at Terrace Pointe Apartments.

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 $1,982 at Andalucia Senior Apartments.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.