Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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Euclid Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Place Apartments

291 Euclid 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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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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190 S Marengo Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

190 S Marengo Ave

190 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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435 N Euclid Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

435 N Euclid Ave

435 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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450 Los Robles Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Los Robles Ave

450 Los Robles 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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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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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 $1,505. 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$1,505
ThistleMicroStudio,1BA$1,605
330-350 Waldo AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$1,914
435 N Euclid Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,925
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,108
The Historic Stanley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Pasadena, CA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Pasadena area is the $3.01 price per square foot De Lacey Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,650. The second greatest value Old Town Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,695 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena 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.
CataniaDe Lacey Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.01
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
285 N. Oakland2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.99
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
303 N. Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.90
Thistle1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$3.40
Villas of PasadenaAmbrosia Premier1BR,1BA$3.71
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.25
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio ,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #79

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,225.

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 $4,995.

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 19 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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