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Rental Market Trends in Lake Balboa, CA

What is the average rent in Lake Balboa, CA?

$1,893/month

Average Rent

590 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lake Balboa, CA is $1,893 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Lake Balboa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake Balboa, you can expect to pay about $1,689 per month for a studio, $1,893 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,596 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,782 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,689/month
404 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,893/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,596/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,782/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,967/month
475 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,348/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,571/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,254/month
2,794 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,140/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,749/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,911/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,473/month
1,889 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,853/month
1,010 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lake Balboa, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lake Balboa, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lake Balboa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Balboa, CA?

Because the average rent in Lake Balboa is $1,893, you’ll want to make about $6,310 per month or $75,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lake Balboa, CA

1,274 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lake Balboa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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6569-6581 N Van Nuys Blvd,
Van Nuys, CA 91401

$1,800 - $2,786

Studio - 2 Beds

Sherway Villa

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17808 Sherman Way,
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$1,750 - $2,173

Studio - 1 Bed

IMT 6500

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$2,530 - $2,955

1-2 Beds

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$1,542 - $1,919

Studio - 1 Bed

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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