1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA (1,666 Rentals)

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Holly Street Village
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$2,675 - $3,669
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$2,675 - $10,005

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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Trio Apartments
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$3,000
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$2,606 - $4,161

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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Villas of Pasadena
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$2,679 - $2,836
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$2,694 - $3,696

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Villas of Pasadena

300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101
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THEO
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$2,890 - $2,990
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$2,918 - $3,803

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THEO

289 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,875
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$2,914 - $4,219

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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$3,251
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$2,442 - $5,516

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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Luxe Pasadena
$2,928 - $3,455
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$2,425 - $3,455

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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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MW Lofts
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$3,349 - $3,700
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$2,870 - $7,055

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MW Lofts

218 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,739 - $3,601
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$2,744 - $7,275

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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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236 S Mentor Ave
$2,100
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236 S Mentor Ave

236 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 17, 2026

There are currently 88 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Pasadena, CA that range in price from $1,645 to $5,404. Raymond Hill, Playhouse Village and East Pasadena are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Raymond Hill56$3,078$1,875
Playhouse Village18$3,268$1,875
East Pasadena11$2,185$1,645
Southeast Pasadena2$3,058$2,928
Northeast Pasadena1$1,750$1,750

Largest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is found at Euclid Place Apartments in the South Pasadena neighborhood and is 1,150 square feet priced from $2,695. Altadena Townhouse Apartments in the Altadena neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1,150 Sq Ft$2,695
Altadena Townhouse Apartments1,000 Sq Ft$2,350
Bell PasadenaA2B995 Sq Ft$3,125
Pasadena Gateway VillasC4929 Sq Ft$3,870
Arpeggio1x1 CR919 Sq Ft$981
Bay State Terrace1X1900 Sq Ft$2,220
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath900 Sq Ft$2,400
88 at Alhambra PlacePlan 1D897 Sq Ft$3,572
AMLI Old PasadenaA4c867 Sq Ft$4,480
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft750 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 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 One Bedroom Model at Reflections at Yosemite starting at $1,600 in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pasadena is currently $2,843. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR$981
Reflections at YosemiteOne Bedroom$1,600
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,695
Arcadia Sands1+1$1,775
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,795
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,800
285 Holliston1BR/1.0BA$1,800
lak1091BR/1.0BA$1,800

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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 $2,843.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,150 square feet unit starting from $2,695 at Euclid Place Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pasadena is currently 699 sq ft.

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