Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $1,150 (55 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,893 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,150 | $5,796 |
Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,828 | $1,032 | $8,318 |
Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $2,975 | $6,575 |
Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,188 | $4,400 | $6,765 |
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Getting Around Pasadena, CA
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 Cheap Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pasadena is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Pasadena costs $3,385.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 12 regular apartments in Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pasadena?
Cheap apartments in Pasadena have an average cost of $284 which is $3,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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