Cheap Homes for Rent in Altadena, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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property at 172 E Claremont St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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172 E Claremont St

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 701 1/2 Atchison St

$2,180

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$2,180

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$2,180

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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701 1/2 Atchison St

PasadenaCA91104

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property at 2007 E Villa St

$2,550 - $2,600

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2007 E Villa St

PasadenaCA91107
property at 221 N Raymond Ave

$2,575

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$2,575

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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221 N Raymond Ave, Unit 8

221 N Raymond Ave
PasadenaCA91103

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property at 515 Archwood Pl

$2,670 - $4,150

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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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515 Archwood Pl

AltadenaCA91001

Altadena, CA Local Guide

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
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.55 price per square foot 1259 Lincoln Ave Model at 1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1263 in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Altadena apartment is the 2 BD, 2 BA Model at Altadena Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Christmas Tree Lane 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.
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
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
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$2.76
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Altadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Altadena?

There are currently 1184 Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,005. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altadena ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,120.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Altadena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Altadena range from $4,650 to $6,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,850.

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