Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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279 N Euclid 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 |
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Old Town Pasadena Studio Apartments | $3,520 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
Old Town Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $1,950 | $5,193 |
Old Town Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $2,995 | $7,339 |
Old Town Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,036 | $3,650 | $6,652 |
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There are currently 23 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. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Old Town Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Brookmore Apartments | Premium Studio Options | Studio,1BA | $2,174 |
279 N Euclid Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Pasadena, CA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Pasadena area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1x1 CR Model at Arpeggio in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $981. The second greatest value Old Town Pasadena apartment is the S2 Model at Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $3.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Terraces at Paseo Colorado | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Villas of Pasadena | Acacia | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Thistle | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
303 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
The Hallie | B1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
279 N Euclid Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,600.
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 $4,921.
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 3 regular apartments in Old Town Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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