16221 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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FOR RENT
PET FRIENDLY

$1,525/mo

Original price: $1,695
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

16221 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
Cost and fees breakdown
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Home Highlights

Apartment
Garage
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Laundry
Window Units
$17,745 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

1 Bedroom! Gorgeous Floors!
This SPACIOUS 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit is conveniently located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.

Unit includes:
- Hard Floors
- On-site laundry
- Assigned parking
- AC Unit
- Lots of closet space

This beautiful apartment is in a great location near shops, restaurants, schools, and parks, including the following:

- Sherman Oaks Galleria
- 24 Hour Fitness / LA Fitness
- Grocery stores - Target, Trader Joes, Ralphs
- Restaurants - Benihana, Siam Cafe Thai Food
- Valley College
- Balboa Park & Recreation Center / Golf Courses
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- Near Orange Line Public Transportation
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital / Dignity Health Hospital / Tarzana Medical Center

Parking will be included for +$100!

Please note: The rent will be 50% off the 1st month and 50% off the 3rd month, total move in will be $2662.5.

PLEASE NOTE:
$1525 + $100 PARKING LIST PRICE IS BASED OFF OF $1775 DUE MONTHLY WITH 1 MONTH RENT FREE ON A 12 MONTH LEASE (OAC). DEPOSIT $1775

Please note: Photos may not be of exact apartment home available*Square footage when listed or from inquiry, is approximate*Pricing is subject to change without notice*Pricing can vary between similar apartments for many reasons*Features may vary between similar apartments*Renter to verify all information, including availability*Rental Policy may change without notice*Price breaks are extended to all Applicants, no matter what may have been previously advertised*We adhere to all Fair Housing guidelines and all housing laws

12 month lease.
Contact this Building
(818) 423-4108

Details for 16221 Vanowen St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $17,745

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Detached Garage, On Site
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $1,525/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $17,745
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Lake Balboa

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,970/mo
Average rent
$2.5K
$83MoM
Available listings
172
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Neighborhood Overview

Lake Balboa
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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa

At least 300 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say parking is easy

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kevin Motta
    "There’s is a dog park for small and large dogs. There’s a pets stores close by. Also there are many parks arounds with pathways for waking with your dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy seeing looking up into the sky & seeing military planes fly in formation on the weekends, & I enjoy seeing owls at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Summer movie night at the park and walks around the block to admire the different homes, as well as listening to the neighborhood garage band play on Friday nights. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Commute is good, not bad, there’s is no much traffic here, only when you get into the freeway but driving around the neighborhood it’s great."
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  • Trulia User
    "about safety and the ways to prevent harmful events from occuring that involve their children. safety first."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to Castaic is about 25 minutes, leaving at 0600 - going back at 1600 is about 30 minutes."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most neighbors do pick up after their dogs but some don’t specially the ones with big dogs so if anyone is considering moving into this neighborhood please be the kind that does abid by the rules "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a sense of community. We have lived here three years now and people are friendly and there are several schools near by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is an average of about 30 min to city center with no traffic, can double during rush hour "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to 405 freeway, takes me 30-45 minutes to get to West Los Angeles with traffic in the morning. On weekends, traffic is not that bad so it takes only 15-20 minutes to get to West LA. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many options available. There is metro line, car pool share parking lot & busses. Also, the freeway is close by. I enjoy living here. The park has many activities including a lake, fishing, bikes, & waterfall. There are trails, tennis, & archery, too. "
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  • Dalas
    "Pretty safe and clean when I used to be in college I didn’t have any problems with public transportation except for a few trouble makers but never had an encounter myself. "
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  • Arik S.
    "It’s good and everything is nice and dandy and I’m excited for the future of man kind here and idk why I have to fill this out "
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  • Deron B.
    "There are a lot of families in the neighborhood, children playing dogs being walked, people going for a stroll or an evening walk. It can be a beautiful community. "
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  • Mishey P.
    "I been living here for over 15 and I love it, is safe and beautiful and everything is near by and schools and my job "
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  • Jaclyn M.
    "I’ve lived here for three years and we have gotten to know many great people in the neighborhood! There are a lot of young new families that have moved in as well, and we have created a community feeling here. We have really enjoyed it. "
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  • Nikolas P.
    "People don’t clean up after their dogs and some people let their dogs off leash which can cause some issues. "
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  • Ladyofthelake
    "Way too many homeless people now. It used to be nice but homeless have invaded. There are beautiful homes in the neighborhoods but the vagrants like to wonder the nice quiet streets to vandalize cars and steal packages. "
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  • Ashley M.
    "Horrible public transportation. If you miss the bus, the next one come 15-20 min later. I lived 10 min from my job (by car), it would take me an hour and a half because of the bus schedule "
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  • Jerome P.
    "Parks are nearby and it’s easy to walk your dogs. The neighborhood makes it easy to easily walk your animals. "
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  • Lee S.
    "It’s a lovely family community with great parks, but the public schools are not very good — especially the middle schools."
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  • G B.
    "Good access to public transportation. I ride the Commuter Express to work now and I'm loving not having to drive to work "
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  • Tubonism
    "People are friendly lots of dog people good neighbors only prob for me is the traffic at times but for most of the time it’s okay "
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  • Marcellalessandra
    "I live here for 25 years and counting Love this area I am planning to retire here as well Lovely area"
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  • Camille111462
    "We live close to a beautiful lake and park. public transportation is readily available. Birmingham High is a great option for kids."
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  • Marcellalessandra
    "Nice Neighbors Community Look for each other Neighborhood watch Pet friendly Dog parks Balboa Park "
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  • angrytenat
    "THERE ARE COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE! do not move into any Anza owned property. I have been dealing with roaches for months now and they havent done anything or compensated for nights and days we couldnt work"
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  • Alison M.
    "There are Lots of dogs being walked and access to Good local vets and emergency vets. There aren’t very many dog parks or groomers."
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  • Balboa Sucks
    "The area is horrible. The people are ghetto. Trash, roaches, silverfish everywhere. The area is changing and not for the better. "
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  • Amanda P.
    "Nothing special here. There’s a park nearby, but it’s just a regular park. This area is also a bit of a food desert. I’m moving when my lease is up."
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  • Wendy Yost
    "It's a great pocket of the San Fernando Valley. Adjacent to the 101 and 405, yet surrounded by parks, Golf Courses and recreation areas."
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  • Sol M.
    "It’s close to Lake Balboa , huge park 2 minutes away from here and the orange line that’s also about a minute away from my neighborhood "
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  • Michelle H.
    "People always walk their dogs on leashes and the dogs are friendly. If the dogs are anxious the owners are kind enough to steer them away."
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  • Omarrealestate
    "Safe streets, clean side walks, good transportation system, good schools, and low crime rates. Low prices."
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  • Lorenarlj23
    "Farmers market on Sunday is a quick, easy, fun, and family oriented activity for us to take part in every Sunday. It’s close enough where we can walk too. "
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  • Epadilla124
    "Lake Balboa is a great neighborhood where my kids can play outside. we also have one of the most beautiful parks in Los Angeles! "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 4, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,525
Price decreased by 10%
Aug 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,695
Price increased by 11%
Jul 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,525
Price decreased by 1%
May 25, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,545
Price decreased by 23%
Apr 28, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,995
Aryeh Hoffman
Phone Number: 818-423-4108

Frequently asked questions about 16221 Vanowen St

  • What income do you need to rent 16221 Vanowen St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $55K per year to rent 16221 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA at $1,525/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 16221 Vanowen St?
    16221 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA allows cats and small dogs.
  • What's the average rent in Lake Balboa?
    The average rent in Lake Balboa is $2,650 per month.
  • How does the rent for 16221 Vanowen St compare to similar 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Balboa?
    16221 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA rents about 25% below the area average for 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Balboa ($2,030/mo).

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$54,900 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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16221 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment. 16221 Vanowen St is located in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys. 16221 Vanowen St was listed for rent for $1,525/month on Apr 28, 2026. This property is pet friendly.