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325 E Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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1710 Oakwood StPasadena, CA 91104
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161 Chestnut StPasadena, CA 91103
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1030 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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275 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1536 N Dominion AvePasadena, CA 91104
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279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129
1129 E Maple StPasadena, CA 91106
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330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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276 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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810 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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573 N Mar Vista AvePasadena, CA 91106
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911 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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93 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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819 Wright AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1868-1874 N Lincoln AvePasadena, CA 91103
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538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1590 N Fair Oaks Ave
1590 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
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629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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361 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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789 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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132 N Allen Ave
132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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335 S Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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250 N Oakland Ave
250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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567 N Holliston Ave
567 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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241 S Hudson Ave
241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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650 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,258 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,260 | $5,685 |
| Cheap Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,150 | $7,902 |
| Cheap Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,628 | $3,295 | $6,657 |
| Cheap Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/01/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Northeast Pasadena | $2,122 | $1,950 | 2 |
| Southeast Pasadena | $3,422 | $2,000 | 6 |
| East Pasadena | $3,750 | $1,485 | 22 |
| Raymond Hill | $4,982 | $1,350 | 179 |
Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $981. 533 S Hudson Ave in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 439 S Catalina St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| mon5233 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Reflections at Yosemite | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Arcadia Sands | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Jade | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.05 price per square foot 1835 N Ave 53 Model at 1835 N Ave 53, Unit A in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 420 Fairview Ave starting at $3,295 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 N Ave 53, Unit A | 1835 N Ave 53 | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 420 Fairview Ave | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| fai213 | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| mon930 | 2+1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 933 W Huntington Dr | 1 Bedroom Upper Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129 | 1129 E Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Pasadena, CA
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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 $1,604.
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 $3,569.
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 45 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 $499 which is $3,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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