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Lake Balboa, CA

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Scenic mountain views and urban California charm

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Lake Balboa is a commuter-friendly urban area in the heart of Southern California. Located 21 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Lake Balboa offers scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and proximity to the bustling streets and wonderful attractions in downtown Los Angeles.

Discover your adventurous side in the city by visiting Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park. The Balboa Golf Course, biking and hiking trails, lake access, swan boat rentals, sports fields, an archery range, and so much more are awaiting you in this outdoor oasis.

Lake Balboa provides access to interstate highways, and the city surrounds the Van Nuys Airport. Public, charter, and private schools reside in the area, offering safe and secure schools for the residential youth. Luxury apartments and modern condos are available in Lake Balboa, so discover your ideal rental and enjoy big city access, mountain views, and outdoor recreation!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Balboa, CA is $1,710 for a studio, $1,839 for one bedroom, $2,553 for two bedrooms, and $2,661 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Balboa has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,839/month
601 Sq Ft
House
$7,003/month
1,792 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,718/month
828 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,179/month
1,193 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Balboa
  • The Japanese Garden
  • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
  • Los Encinos State Historic Park
  • Reseda Park Lake

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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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 2025.