Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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$1,875 - $2,600

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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Westgate Apartments
$2,594 - $3,879
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$2,585 - $3,870
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Westgate Apartments

231 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Holly Street Village
$2,675 - $10,005
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$2,670 - $10,000
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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Residences at Westgate
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$2,790 - $3,890
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$2,780 - $3,880
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Residences at Westgate

165 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Brookmore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookmore Apartments

189 N Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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320 E Del Mar Blvd
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320 E Del Mar Blvd

320 E Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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450 Los Robles Ave
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450 Los Robles Ave

450 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
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228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Stone Pine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Pine Apartments

385-395 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Royal del Mar
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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303 N Oakland Ave
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303 N Oakland Ave

303 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Casa De Ville
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Ville

445 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Oakland Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Manor

241 Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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285 N. Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

285 N. Oakland

285 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Villas of Pasadena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Pasadena

300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101

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Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Thistle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Old Town Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
ThistleMicroStudio,1BA$1,700
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,825
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
The Historic Stanley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,950
435 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,012
190 S Marengo Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,012
255 Oakland Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Pasadena, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Pasadena area is the $3.15 price per square foot Fair Oaks Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $7,325. The second greatest value Old Town Pasadena apartment is the B6 Model at Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments starting at $4,170 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CataniaFair Oaks Ave3BR,2.5BA$3.15
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.09
The Madison Collection2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$3.31
285 N. Oakland2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.70
400-420 N. Oakland Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.90
369 Waldo Ave, Unit 5369 Waldo Ave2BR,2BA$2.99
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
Terraces at Paseo ColoradoJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41
255 Oakland Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.45

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Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town Pasadena is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Pasadena Apartment is $1,825 at 400-420 N. Oakland Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Pasadena is starting from $2,595 at 400-420 N. Oakland Ave.

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