Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA from $400 (154 Rentals)

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2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A
$2,000
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2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A

2115 Marengo AveAltadena, CA 91001
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$2,650 - $4,150

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515 Archwood Pl

AltadenaCA91001
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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
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2080 Raymond Ave

2080 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001

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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cheapest Available Altadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,350. Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,675
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.59 price per square foot Studio #5 Model at Studios at Walnut in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Altadena apartment is the 1259 Lincoln Ave Model at 1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1263 starting at $2,550 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the North 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.
Studios at WalnutStudio #52BR,1.5BA$2.59
1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12631259 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 2 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.85
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86

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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 Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

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 $2,200 at 853-861 N Raymond Ave.

What is the most affordable Altadena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Gateway Villas and starts from $4,797.

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