Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA from $400 (142 Rentals)

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

2115 Marengo AveAltadena, CA 91001
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 170 E Claremont St

$1,500

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170 E Claremont St

PasadenaCA91103

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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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$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 $1,350. 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 $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,775
103 S Roosevelt Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
mou7341+11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.85 price per square foot 2 BD, 2 BA Model at Altadena Townhouse Apartments in the in the Altadena neighborhood starting from $2,850. 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.
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
1505 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2A1505 N Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$2.39
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
405 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
mou7341+11BR,1BA$2.80
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82

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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 $1,350.

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 1255 Sunset Ave and starts from $4,950.

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