Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA from $1,450 (164 Rentals)

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1915 Minoru Dr
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1915 Minoru Dr

1915 Minoru DrAltadena, CA 91001
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2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave
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2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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2080 Raymond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Raymond Ave

2080 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001

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$2,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1987 Lake Ave

AltadenaCA91001
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Luxe Pasadena
$1,456 - $3,538

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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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455 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1
$1,700

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455 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1

455 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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111 S Oak Ave, Unit 4
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825
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111 S Oak Ave, Unit 4

111 S Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950

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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

418 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Altadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,450. 49 S Grand Oaks Ave in the East San Gabriel neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,450
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,460
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
lak1091BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2096 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Altadena apartment is the 2x1 Model at 853-861 N Raymond Ave starting at $2,200 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20962BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.35
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Roosevelt Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.84
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
1120Vill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.94
250 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
891 Worcester Ave, Unit 3891 Worcester Ave1BR,1BA$2.95
455 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1455 N Los Robles Ave1BR,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altadena is at Aqua Courtyard Suites listed at $1,450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altadena Apartment is $1,695 at 753 Worcester Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altadena is starting from $2,195 at lak110.

What is the most affordable Altadena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1485 N. Garfield Ave. and starts from $3,295.

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