285 N. Oakland Apartments

285 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

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285 N. Oakland

285 N Oakland Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
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  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • 724–967Square Feet

About 285 N. Oakland

Discover your new home at 285 North Oakland Avenue in the heart of Pasadena. Everything here has been recently renovated from top to bottom with no detail overlooked. This unit features secured gated entry, state-of-the-art split system air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, wood-look flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances/fixtures, and gated parking. Conveniently located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena, the Playhouse District, the Shoppes on Lake, Pasadena Community College, Caltech, and the 210 Freeway, 285 North Oakland Avenue encompasses all the best Pasadena has to offer and is waiting for you to call it home. Inquire with us for more details! **Photos are representative of units in the building and may not be of actual unit**

285 N. Oakland is located in the 91101 Zip code of Pasadena, CA.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Barbecues
  • community laundry facilities
  • Courtyard
  • Fiber-ready Internet
  • Gated Parking
  • in-unit washer/dryer
  • Pet Friendly
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Secure Gated Entry
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • State-of-the-art Split System Ac

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Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    1BR/1.0BA

    $2,291

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 724 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    $2,291Available NowUnit 6724$2,500
    $2,291Available NowUnit 14724$2,500

    Unit Unit 6 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Outdoor Space

    • Courtyard

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry
    • Fiber-Ready Internet
    • gardener
    • Gated Parking
    • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
    • Pet Friendly
    • Secured Gated Entry
    • Split-System AC
    • State-of-the-Art Split Sytem Air Conditioning
    • Trash
    • Water

    Unit Description

    Recently renovated and beautiful — $2,500/month base rent with $208/month rent credit as new lease incentive. Incentive can either applied up front ($2500total credit) or over 12-month lease term. Lease renews at $2,500 per month after initial term. In-unit washer/dryer Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances (gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher) Spacious layout with ample natural light Quiet residential area with easy access to shops & dining Parking included 24/7 Property Management Availability NO SECURITY DEPOSIT for qualified tenants! (???) ––– Helix is proud to offer deposit-free living to qualified renters through Obligo! We understand that moving costs can add up, so we want to extend financial flexibility to our residents. When you move in with us, you can skip paying a security deposit and keep the cash for activities you care about. Learn more about the benefits of deposit-free living with Obligo on their website.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,291

    Unit Unit 14 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Outdoor Space

    • Courtyard

    Unique Features

    • Community Laundry
    • Fiber-Ready Internet
    • Gated Parking
    • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
    • Pet Friendly
    • Secured Gated Entry
    • Split-System AC
    • State-of-the-Art Split Sytem Air Conditioning
    • Trash
    • Water

    Unit Description

    Discover your new home at 285 North Oakland Avenue in the heart of Pasadena. Everything here has been recently renovated from top to bottom with no detail overlooked. This unit features secured gated entry, state-of-the-art split system air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, wood-look flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances/fixtures, and gated parking. Conveniently located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena, the Playhouse District, the Shoppes on Lake, Pasadena Community College, Caltech, and the 210 Freeway, 285 North Oakland Avenue encompasses all the best Pasadena has to offer and is waiting for you to call it home. Helix is proud to offer deposit-free living to qualified renters through Obligo! We understand that moving costs can add up, so we want to extend financial flexibility to our residents. When you move in with us, you can skip paying a security deposit and keep the cash for activities you care about. Learn more about the benefits of deposit-free living with Obligo on their website. **Month 2 free with signing of 12-month lease. Monthly lease rate is $2,500/month; rate inclusive of discount is $2,291.00

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,291
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2BR/2.0BA

    $2,712

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 967 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $2,712Available NowUnit 21967$3,100

    Unit Unit 21 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Carport Parking
    • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
    • Landscaping
    • Split-System AC
    • Trash
    • Water

    Unit Description

    Welcome to 285 North Oakland Avenue, where modern upgrades meet classic Pasadena charm. This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment has been thoughtfully redesigned from top to bottom—no detail overlooked. Unit Features In-unit washer and dryer Split system A/C and heat Stainless steel appliances & fixtures Quartz countertops Dishwasher Wood-look flooring throughout Gated entry and secured parking Located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena, the Playhouse District, The Shoppes on Lake, PCC, Caltech, and the 210 Freeway, this is the perfect spot to enjoy everything Pasadena has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to live in this beautifully updated space—schedule a tour today and make 285 North Oakland your next home. Inquire with us for more details!

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,712
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 22 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1960
  • Renovated In 2018

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$45

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee$0/mo
One-Time Pet Fee$0
Pet Deposit$500
One-Time Pet Fee$0
Monthly Pet Fee$0/mo
Pet Deposit$500

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee$0/mo
One-Time Pet Fee$0
Pet Deposit$250
Monthly Pet Fee$0/mo
One-Time Pet Fee$0
Pet Deposit$250

Parking Fees

Covered

Parking Fee$0/mo

Car Port

Parking Fee$0/mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Map

285 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am–5:00 pm

Getting Around

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The 285 N. Oakland Apartments are 23.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of Pasadena

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,291$2,799-$508-18.1%
    2 Bedroom$2,712$3,783-$1,071-28.3%

    Methodology: On 11/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 3330 other apartment communities in Pasadena using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 11/01/2025

  • Family Friendly 3.2

    Family Friendly apartments feature the best community amenities for larger families like larger floorplans, playgrounds and day care options.

  • Transit Friendly 3.0

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

  • Student Living 3.0

    Rentals that are highly rated for the Student Living Lifestyle rating have top features and amenities that benefit students and others who enjoy living the student lifestyle.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Move Elsewhere

    September 15, 2021
    I've been living here about a year, and I regret doing so. So many things wrong with this building: - The grill outside is NEVER cleaned by tenants or maintenance, and they are too disgusting to cook on. So there's really no grill. - There's a SERIOUS parking issue. The landlord allows students from the school down the street to park in the carports. Which means, taking spaces from tenants and giving new tenants the terrible spots down the alley way. I had to literally fight for a carport ...
    parking space when there were several empty units at the time. They prioritize students that don't live there over actual tenants. - The in-unit washer and dryer is a 2-in-1. Sounds great until it's time to dry your clothes. Be prepared for one load to take 4 hours to dry. And still not be dry lol. Mentioning this for those that must have an in-unit washer and dryer. I would pass on this place if that is a dealbreaker. - Most of the neighbors are not friendly at all. If you are looking for a place near downtown Pasadena, I HIGHTLY SUGGEST to look at other apartments. This one is pretty on the outside but not well maintained internally. Also, good luck getting ahold of the leasing office if you have ANY issues. They are slow or will just ignore you.
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Nearby Schools

McKinley

Pasadena Unified
325 South Oak Knoll Avenue
Public School - Grades K-8 (648 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
5/10

Blair High

Pasadena Unified
1201 South Marengo Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-12 (1117 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 285 N. Oakland.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles

152 North Central Ave
19 minute drive / 8.91 miles away

Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S Grand Ave Los Angeles
19 minute drive / 9.07 miles away

Sacred Fools Theater

660 N. Heliotrope Dr.
21 minute drive / 10.01 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

670 N Lake Ave
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Macy's

401-415 S Lake Ave
2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

Goodwill

183 N Altadena Dr
5 minute drive / 2.34 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Fuller Theological Seminary

135 N Oakland Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.08 miles away

Pasadena City College

1570 East Colorado Boulevard
3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

California Institute of Technology - Pasadena

1200 East California Boulevard
3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

Groceries

Smart & Final

401 N Fair Oaks Ave
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Whole Foods

465 S Arroyo Pky
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

Ralphs

320 W Colorado Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Hospitals

Huntington Memorial Hospital

100 W California Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital

2900 E Del Mar Blvd
6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

438 W Las Tunas Drive
8 minute drive / 3.83 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Barnsdall Art Park

4814 Hollywood Blvd
20 minute drive / 9.49 miles away

Exposition Rose Garden

701 State Drive
26 minute drive / 12.41 miles away

285 N. Oakland has 2 parks within 12.4 miles, including Barnsdall Art Park, and Exposition Rose Garden.

Restaurants and Dining

Twin Palms Restaurant

101 West Green Street
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Blairs

2903 Rowena Ave
16 minute drive / 7.87 miles away

Allegria Ristorante

22821 Pacific Coast Highway
19 minute drive / 8.88 miles away

Shopping Centers

The Paseo

280-400 E Colorado Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

650 - 656 E Green St.

656 E Green St
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

Orange Grove Shopping Center

475 Orange Grove
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

285 N. Oakland has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Transit Stations

Memorial Park Station-Gold Line

121 E Holly St
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Lake Avenue Station-Gold Line

336 N Lake Ave
1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

Del Mar Station-Gold Line

135 E Del Mar Blvd
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

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BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Pasadena Studio Apartments $2,556$1,445$10,000+
Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,799$1,200$5,170
Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,783$1,950$7,847
Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,418$2,899$6,575
Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,972$5,950$5,995
Pasadena 5 Bedroom Apartments $9,500$5,500$10,000+

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