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240 W Terrace St

170 E Claremont St

359 E Washington Blvd

100 Marion Ave

101 N Sierra Bonita Ave

42 N Parkwood Ave
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110 N San Marino Ave

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139 N Holliston Ave

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How much does it cost to rent a home in Altadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Altadena 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,348 | $1,799 | $5,500 |
Altadena 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,186 | $3,500 | $8,400 |
Altadena 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,766 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
Altadena 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,987 | $1,100 | $8,750 |
Altadena 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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 $1,505. Michigan Apartments in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altadena apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
Michigan Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
476 Woodbury Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
lak109 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altadena area is the $2.88 price per square foot Historic Loft 5 Model at Holly Street Village in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $4,564. The second greatest value Altadena apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,850 with a $2.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Holly Street Village | Historic Loft 5 | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.85 |
393 N Euclid Ave, Unit #3 | 393 N Euclid Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa | The San Marino | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
125 Allen Ave, Unit 218 | 125 Allen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
80 S Meridith Ave, Unit 06 | 80 S Meridith Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
278 E Washington Blvd | 1 bd 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
275 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Altadena
What type of rentals are currently available in Altadena?
There are currently 1177 Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $10,000. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altadena ranging from $1,100 to $11,000.
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 $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,573.
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 $3,200 to $6,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $8,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,495.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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