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Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2025

There are currently 40 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Pasadena, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,750 to $4,110. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Pasadena16$2,637$1,750
Northeast Pasadena13$2,990$1,850
Southeast Pasadena10$2,774$2,000
Raymond Hill1$2,300$2,300

Largest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is found at 975 San Pasqual Apartments in the South Pasadena neighborhood and is 1,025 square feet priced from $4,000. Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments in the South Arroyo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 981 square feet and currently listed start at $3,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
975 San Pasqual Apartments1 Bedroom Den1,025 Sq Ft$4,000
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA3 Loft981 Sq Ft$3,050
Pasadena Gateway VillasCl1925 Sq Ft$2,440
Arpeggio1x1 CR919 Sq Ft$981
AMLI Old PasadenaA4b837 Sq Ft$3,905
CataloniaOne Bedroom829 Sq Ft$3,751
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba825 Sq Ft$2,495
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 corner825 Sq Ft$2,450
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft750 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is the 1x1 CR Model starting from $981 at Arpeggio in the South Arroyo neighborhood. The second most affordable Pasadena 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Rosewood Gardens starting at $1,750 in the North San Gabriel neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pasadena is currently $2,943. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR$981
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath$1,750
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,795
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA$1,850
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom$1,850
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #2$1,850
Huntington Condos1BR/1BA$1,900
Pasadena Gateway VillasC3$1,925
1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St1BR/1.0BA$1,945

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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

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  • 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 $2,943.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at 975 San Pasqual 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 801 sq ft.

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