
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $400 (122 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town Pasadena area of Los Angeles.


Pasadena Studios

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580 N Raymond Ave, Unit 3

Cottages D Caroline Atlas

330-350 Waldo Ave

409 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 9

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279 N Euclid Ave

335 S Los Robles Ave

Village of Roses LLC

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742 Earlham St
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580 N Madison Ave, Unit F

760 Earlham St

665 Cordova St, Unit 3

380 Parke St, Unit 10

540 E California Blvd

190 S Marengo Ave

300 N El Molino Ave, Unit 126

211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 10

Thistle

853-861 N Raymond Ave
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465 S Los Robles Ave

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

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893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2

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Andalucia

156 S Oakland Ave

869 Lincoln Ave

570 N Los Robles Ave

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752 S Hudson Ave, Unit B
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350 S Oakland

355 S Marengo Ave, Unit 304

838 Chapman Ave

721 Cordova St, Unit 9

The Madison Apartments

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Trio Apartments

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Holly Street Village

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Westgate Apartments

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Villas of Pasadena

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Madison House

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105 S El Molino Ave, Unit 3

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The Somerset

Molino Del Mar

343 Madison Ave

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Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,707 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,106 | $1,850 | $5,404 |
| Old Town Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,322 | $2,300 | $7,476 |
| Old Town Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,188 | $4,748 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 550 S Los Robles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Old Town Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 550 S Los Robles | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 753 Worcester Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 545 N Oakland Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio - Utilities Included | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Casa Loma Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
| Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Pasadena, CA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Pasadena area is the $2.64 price per square foot Holly St Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,599. The second greatest value Old Town Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania | Holly St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.64 |
| Euclid Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 529-541 S. El Molino Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 405 N Euclid Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Pasadena is under $1,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Old Town Pasadena costs $3,348.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town Pasadena?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Old Town Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town Pasadena?
Cheap apartments in Old Town Pasadena have an average cost of $183 which is $3,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Pasadena.
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