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property at 701 1/2 Atchison St

$2,200

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701 1/2 Atchison St

PasadenaCA91104

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property at 1537 Wesley Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1537 Wesley Ave

PasadenaCA91104
property at 838 Chapman Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Chapman Ave

PasadenaCA91103
property at 1257 Lincoln Ave

$2,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1257 Lincoln Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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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 $1,300. 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$1,300
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$1,800
545 N Oakland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

As of August 08, 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
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
405 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
The Stuart at Sierra Madre VillaThe Anita1BR,1BA$2.94
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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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 1180 Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $10,005. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altadena ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,978.

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