Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (361 Rentals)

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111 S Oak Ave, Unit 4
$1,825
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111 S Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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236 S Mentor Ave
$2,100
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236 S Mentor Ave

236 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4
$2,250
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

418 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from $1,300 to $10,085 with an overall median price of $3,293. The three Pasadena neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Pasadena at $2,290, Northeast Pasadena at $2,650, and Southeast Pasadena at $3,172. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Pasadena$2,290$1,64515
Northeast Pasadena$2,650$2,1002
Southeast Pasadena$3,172$2,4333
Raymond Hill$3,349$1,300110
Playhouse Village$3,388$1,46047
Old Town Pasadena$3,513$1,87528

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,300. 49 S Grand Oaks Ave in the East San Gabriel neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,450
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1415 Bank0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Rosemead1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
550 S Los Robles0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
139 S Rosemead Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR StudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $1.96 price per square foot 432 N Monterey St Model at 432 N Monterey St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Fairview Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.34 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.
432 N Monterey St, Unit A432 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.96
Fairview Apartments3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.34
503 Fairview2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.94
Highland Manor3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.20
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
20962BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.35
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.34
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.20
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26

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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 $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Pasadena is Reflections at Yosemite which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Pasadena costs $3,293.

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 9 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 $272 which is $3,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.

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