Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $800 (193 Rentals)

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Hudson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Gardens

1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Somerset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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255 S Madison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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Crestwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

820 Rosemead BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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132 N Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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241 S Hudson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southeast Pasadena$3,700$3,7001
Northeast Pasadena$7,200$3,3001
East Pasadena$8,875$1,95012

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 435 N Euclid Ave in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood priced from $2. Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $981. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
435 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
390 Avenue 571 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
mon52330BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Arcadia Sands0+1Studio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.19 price per square foot 816 N Garfield Ave Model at 816 N Garfield Ave, Unit B in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 414 N Monterey St Model at 414 N Monterey St, Unit A starting at $2,700 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
816 N Garfield Ave, Unit B816 N Garfield Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.19
414 N Monterey St, Unit A414 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.98
Fairview Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Upper Unit1BR,1BA$2.13
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
341 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit Available341 N Atlantic Blvd2BR,1BA$2.22
390 Avenue 571 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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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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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pasadena is at 439 S Catalina St listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pasadena Apartment is $2 at 435 N Euclid Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pasadena is starting from $1,105 at Arpeggio.

What is the most affordable Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Foothills at Eaton Canyon and starts from $2,655.

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