1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA (1,698 Rentals)

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AMLI Old Pasadena
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$3,597 - $6,196
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$3,047 - $10,941

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AMLI Old Pasadena

75 W Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Trio Apartments
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$2,815 - $3,055
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$2,685 - $4,260

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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,675 - $2,975
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$2,714 - $3,919

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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$3,169
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$2,442 - $5,440

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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Luxe Pasadena
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$2,530 - $3,265
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$2,331 - $3,356

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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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THEO
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$2,890 - $2,990
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$2,928 - $3,913

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THEO

289 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,865 - $3,767
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$2,870 - $5,106

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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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731 S Marengo Ave
$3,200 - $3,800
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$3,200 - $3,800

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731 S Marengo Ave

731 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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279 N Euclid Ave
$2,250 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2026

There are currently 99 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Pasadena, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,695 to $6,200. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Raymond Hill82$3,019$1,875
East Pasadena11$2,032$1,695
Southeast Pasadena6$2,555$2,025

Largest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is found at Studios at Walnut in the East San Gabriel neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $3,200. 711 Orange Grove Ave in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Studios at WalnutStudio #41,500 Sq Ft$3,200
711 Orange Grove Ave1 Bed1,100 Sq FtCall for Rates
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA71,052 Sq Ft$3,167
Altadena Townhouse Apartments1,000 Sq Ft$2,350
AvilaB2-1927 Sq Ft$3,699
Pasadena Gateway VillasCl1925 Sq Ft$3,765
Arpeggio1x1 CR919 Sq Ft$981
Bay State Terrace1X1900 Sq Ft$2,220
Molino HouseEl Molino House-7900 Sq Ft$2,695
AMLI Old PasadenaA4d876 Sq Ft$4,187

Cheapest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is the 1x1 CR Model starting from $981 at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood. The second most affordable Pasadena 1 Bedroom is the 1/1 Model at 307 Curtis starting at $1,650 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pasadena is currently $2,851. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR$981
307 Curtis1/1$1,650
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,700
Reflections at YosemiteOne Bedroom$1,775
mon52331BR/1.0BA$1,799
Pacific Rosemead Apartments1-bedroom$1,850
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath$1,850

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Pasadena Overview

Living in Pasadena, California can provide you with many great opportunities to be close to work , entertainment spots, food and fun. Known for its ties to the world of theater and to the movies, Pasadena is in a valley surrounded by beautiful scenery, majestic mountains, shopping, and much more!

Why live in Pasadena, CA?

Apartments in Pasadena will afford you the opportunity of living close to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where work is done on creating spacecraft to launch into orbit. Pasadena is also home to the Rose Bowl and is also famous for its Rose Bowl flea market and the Rose Parade. It is the birthplace to the late, great Jackie Robinson, and it is situated close to the lush Angeles National Forest. It is located to the north and west of Los Angeles, and so much of the glamor of Hollywood bleeds over into its streets and history. In addition, Pasadena is only a half an hour's drive from the beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Pasadena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Pasadena is at Arpeggio listed at $981.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pasadena is $2,851.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Studios at Walnut.

What is the average size for Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pasadena is currently 657 sq ft.

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