Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Balboa Neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA from $1,300 (31 Rentals)

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property at 7248 Shoshone Ave

$1,390

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$1,390

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7248 Shoshone Ave

Los AngelesCA91406

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property at 5460 White Oak Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5460 White Oak Ave, Unit F303

5460 White Oak Ave
EncinoCA91316

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property at 6439 1/2 Graves Ave

$2,300

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6439 1/2 Graves Ave

Van NuysCA91406

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 27, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at 6651 Haskell Ave starting at $2,098 with a $1.75 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
6651 Haskell Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
7013 Haskell Ave2B 2B2BR,2BA$2.45
Chateau EncinoTwo Bed ~ Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Valle Terrace Apartments2+22BR,2BA$2.53
Orangebrook Manor Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.40
15522 Vanowen St1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$2.22
8123 - Sepulveda Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2.42
Sepulveda Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.42
La MarquesaOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Balboa

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Balboa?

There are currently 493 Apartments for Rent in Lake Balboa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $10,194. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Balboa ranging from $1,390 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Balboa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Balboa ranges from $1,390 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,294.

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