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property at 1257 Lincoln Ave
$2,550

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Base Rent$2,550
Total Monthly Price$2,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1257 Lincoln Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 1987 Lake Ave
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650
Total Monthly Price$2,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1987 Lake Ave

AltadenaCA91001

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Altadena, CA Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Altadena area is the $2.71 price per square foot 3082 Thurin Ave Model at 3082 Thurin Ave in the North Arroyo neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Altadena rental home is the 1074 Rocton Dr Model at 1074 Rocton Dr in the East Central Pasadena neighborhood starting at $4,450 with a $2.68 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altadena homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3082 Thurin Ave3082 Thurin Ave3BR, 2BA$2.71
1074 Rocton Dr1074 Rocton Dr3BR, 2.5BA$2.68
280 N Madison Ave280 N Madison Ave3BR, 3BA$2.84
UnitUnit3BR, 2BA$2.48
63 Harkness Ave63 Harkness Ave3BR, 2.5BA$2.48
431 N Los Robles Ave431 N Los Robles Ave3BR, 2.5BA$2.72
3436 Milton St3436 Milton St4BR, 3BA$2.76
1454 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit #11454 E Orange Grove Blvd3BR, 2BA$2.81
1407 Bresee Ave1407 Bresee Ave2BR, 1.5BA$2.63
1513 N Altadena Dr, Unit Second Floor Unit1513 N Altadena Dr2BR, 1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Altadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Altadena?

There are currently 1200 Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $10,005. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altadena ranging from $1,600 to $25,000.

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 $1,600 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,822.

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