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2100 Rose Villa St

PasadenaCA91107

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255 S Madison Ave
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255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
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533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255-265 Grandview St
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255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from $1,350 to $10,298 with an overall median price of $4,291. The three Pasadena neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Pasadena at $1,750, Southeast Pasadena at $1,800, and Playhouse Village at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Pasadena$2,900$1,7505
Southeast Pasadena$3,266$1,8005
Playhouse Village$4,992$1,35054
Raymond Hill$5,100$1,350124
East Pasadena$5,200$1,53515

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. 439 S Catalina Street in the Wilshire Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
439 S Catalina StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Sierra Vista1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,314
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
Villa TramontiSTUDIO RENOStudio,1BA$1,549
The Jade0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,604
Evans ApartmentsJr StudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Vinyl Plank & Carpet Floors Model at The Huntington Sunset in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Fairview Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Huntington Sunset2 Bedroom 2 Bath-Vinyl Plank & Carpet Floors2BR,2BA$2.40
Fairview Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
Madison Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
801 N 2nd St, Unit B801 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$2.47
1112 Fremont Ave1112 Fremont AveStudio ,1BA$2.42
Sierra Vista1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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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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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 $1,650.

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 $4,291.

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 17 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 $244 which is $4,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.

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