
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA Under $2,500 (271 Rentals)


760 Earlham St

285 N. Oakland

190 S Marengo Ave

The Huntington at Pasadena

330-350 Waldo Ave

148 Catalina Ave

Thistle

The Hallie

The Foothills at Eaton Canyon
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350 S Oakland

170 N El Molino Ave

Mayville Terrace

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279 N Euclid Ave

Fillmore St Pasadena

Del Mar Apartments

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1391 N Altadena Dr, Unit B, Unit B

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2561 E Colorado Blvd, Unit Apt #1, Unit Apt #1
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2563 Nina St, Unit 2563, Unit 2563

572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574, Unit 574

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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316, Unit 1316

1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house, Unit Guest house

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742 Earlham St, Unit 744, Unit 744

1536 N Dominion Ave

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506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula, Unit 506 E Ashtabula

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2400 Seneca St

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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261 Parke St, Unit #3, Unit #3
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1770 N Sierra Bonita Ave

115 N Parkwood Ave

1542 E Woodbury Rd

266 S Madison Ave, Unit 108, Unit 108

330 Cordova St, Unit 330, Unit 330

574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 21

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 22

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

3768 E Colorado Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID1231
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251 N El Molino Ave

529 S Madison Ave

580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 15

3768 E Colorado Blvd, Unit SI FL5-ID1232

850 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 3

625 E Del Mar Blvd

665 Rim Rd

211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 7

335 S Los Robles Ave
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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 | $2,457 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,000 | $5,813 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $1,999 | $8,287 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,474 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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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 $2,855.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at Studios at Walnut.
What is the average size for Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pasadena is currently 643 sq ft.
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