Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio 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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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$2,174
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.15
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Terraces at Paseo ColoradoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.86
Villas of PasadenaAcacia1BR,1BA$4.07
Thistle1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$3.71
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.48
The HallieB1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.92
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.77
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #85

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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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