
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lake Balboa Neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA from $1,305 (39 Rentals)


Sepulveda Manhattan Apartments

7248 Shoshone Ave

Total Monthly Price
15810 Vanowen St, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

San Regis Apartments

Casa De Milagro

Casa Royale Apartments

Terrace Pointe Apartments

The Esplanade
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Green Court Apartments

6727 Woodley Ave, Unit 12

Latitude Apartments

Chateau W6600 Apartment Homes

8080 Langdon Ave

Valle Terrace Apartments

Sepulveda Garden Apartments

6919 Sepulveda Apartment

Vanowen Apartments
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Valley Oasis Apartments

Sonterra Condominiums

Sepulveda Manhattan Apartments

16226 Vanowen St

Executive House Apartments

nor1627

The Woodley Apartments

7317 Haskell Avenue

Cabrito Apartments
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5307 Sepulveda Blvd.

5307 Sepulveda Blvd, Unit 111

7325 Sepulveda Blvd

15634 Leadwell St

15546 Vanowen St, Unit 9

15405 Vanowen St, Unit 30

6506 Balboa Blvd

15546 Vanowen St

Kingston
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White Oak Apartments

7413 Oak Park Ave

The Village
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Balboa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Lake Balboa Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $1,305 | $1,865 |
| Lake Balboa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,655 | $4,300 |
| Lake Balboa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,895 | $8,732 |
| Lake Balboa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Balboa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
Ranked #1
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA
Gault Street Elementary
William Mulholland Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Balboa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Balboa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Balboa is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Balboa?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Balboa is 5307 Sepulveda Blvd. which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Lake Balboa costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Balboa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 77 regular apartments in Lake Balboa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.