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Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 82 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Pasadena, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,695 to $5,775. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Raymond Hill62$2,904$1,850
East Pasadena15$2,277$1,695
Southeast Pasadena4$2,698$2,000
Northeast Pasadena1$2,272$2,272

Largest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is found at Bell Pasadena in the East San Gabriel neighborhood and is 1,091 square feet priced from $3,880. 27 E Montana St in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $2,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bell PasadenaA2C1,091 Sq Ft$3,880
27 E Montana StOne bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$2,295
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA4978 Sq Ft$3,115
Park View Arbor ApartmentsJacaranda-9950 Sq Ft$2,995
Pasadena Gateway VillasCl1925 Sq Ft$3,945
5952-5960 Benner St1 BR/1 B850 Sq Ft$1,900
Avalon PasadenaA5-1-828sq828 Sq Ft$3,193
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft750 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is the 1x1 AR Model starting from $981 at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood. The second most affordable Pasadena 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at 722-724 Sunset Blvd starting at $1,850 in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pasadena is currently $2,866. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR$981
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom$1,850
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #2$1,850
109 N Marguerita Ave1 bed 1 bath$1,880
lak1091BR/1.0BA$1,900
5952-5960 Benner St1 BR/1 B$1,900

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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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Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,866.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,091 square feet unit starting from $3,880 at Bell Pasadena.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pasadena is currently 700 sq ft.

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