
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $1,400 (107 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Rosemead

1361 Yosemite Dr, Unit 3

439 S Catalina Street

2115 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2113

Rosewood Gardens

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1005 N Ave 56, Unit 1005

The Tropicana

6060 La Prada

The Boulevard
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259 S San Marcos St

9034 Hermosa Dr

Juniper Pointe

759 Fairview Ave

1308 Huntington Dr

2101 Vine St

1209 Pine St

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260-266 S Avenue 54

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Sierra Vista

The Mediterranean

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Stoneman Villa

104 N Huntington Dr

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis
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232 N Avenue 53

Casa Encanto

1170 Huntington Dr

1361 Yosemite Dr

Lincoln, 5307-5309

Arcadia Sands

1060 N Avenue 50

312 N Atlantic Blvd
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5233-5239 Monte Vista St

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121 Park St

147 S Avenue 56

245 San Marcos St

601 Meridian Ave

601 N Stoneman Ave

109 N Marguerita Ave

The Pinewood

325 S. Almansor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,365 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,842 | $1,400 | $5,404 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,668 | $2,100 | $7,476 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,897 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,162 | $4,350 | $5,975 |
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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 $1,725.
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 $3,244.
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 15 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 $264 which is $2,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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