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property at 115 N Parkwood Ave

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115 N Parkwood Ave

PasadenaCA91107
property at 1293 Garfield Ave

$1,995

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1293 Garfield Ave

PasadenaCA91104

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property at 1542 E Woodbury Rd

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1542 E Woodbury Rd

PasadenaCA91104

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Cheapest Available Altadena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 StudiosStudioStudio,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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.49 price per square foot 3547 E Green St Model at 3547 E Green St, Unit A in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Altadena apartment is the Studio #5 Model at Studios at Walnut starting at $3,500 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel 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.
3547 E Green St, Unit A3547 E Green St3BR,2BA$2.49
Studios at WalnutStudio #52BR,1.5BA$2.59
259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1259 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.71
1015 N Michillinda Ave, Unit 1091015 N Michillinda Ave2BR,2BA$2.83
Treasured Townhomes LLC2BD/1.5BTH Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.85
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Altadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Altadena?

There are currently 1189 Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,005. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altadena ranging from $1,100 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Altadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Altadena ranges from $1,100 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,366.

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