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Rental Market Trends in Lake Balboa, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Lake Balboa, CA is $1,920/month.

Rent in Lake Balboa is 16% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$1,920/month

Average Rent

596 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.2%

Change / Year

1,121

Available Apartments

Lake Balboa rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lake Balboa average $1,782 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lake Balboa average $1,920 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lake Balboa average $2,644 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lake Balboa average $2,803 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,782/month
404 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,920/month
596 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,644/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,803/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,915/month
416 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,552/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,761/month
1,570 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,905/month
2,819 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,902/month
384 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,719/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,662/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,560/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,121/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,710/month
1,288 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Lake Balboa, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lake Balboa, CA

July 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 $1,920, you’ll want to make about $6,400 per month or $76,800 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.

City

Lake Balboa, CA

1,121 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Lake Balboa We Think You'll Love

The Brightly

The Brightly

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

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,030 - $2,743

IMT 6500

IMT 6500

6500 N Sepulveda Blvd,
Van Nuys, CA 91411

1-2 Beds | $2,573 - $3,413

Yarmouth Apartments

Yarmouth Apartments

5461 Yarmouth Ave,
Encino, CA 91316

1-2 Beds | $2,250 - $2,695

Cielo

Cielo

8525 Tobias Ave,
Panorama City, CA 91402

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,740 - $2,763

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lake Balboa?

The average rent in Lake Balboa is $1,920 per month, which is 15.5% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Lake Balboa?

The average rent for a house in Lake Balboa, CA is $4,761 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Lake Balboa?

The average rent for a townhome in Lake Balboa, CA is $3,121 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Lake Balboa?

The average rent for a condo in Lake Balboa, CA is $1,902 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lake Balboa?

Rents in Lake Balboa, CA are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $4 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Lake Balboa?

In Lake Balboa, CA, 75% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Lake Balboa Rental Trends

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 June 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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