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Aqua Courtyard Suites

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2167 Casa Grande St

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279 N Euclid Ave

Madison Luxury Apartments

540 E California Blvd
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The Hallie

MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave

5952-5960 Benner St

439 S Catalina Street

Reflections at Yosemite

The Jade
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Pasadena Park Place

Casa De Arco

2795 Tola Ave, Unit BACKHOUSE

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1357 Armadale Ave, Unit #9

Fremont

Rosewood Gardens
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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The Boulevard

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2401 W Main St, Unit 6

Fair Park Terrace Apartments

Aiden on Ash

Palm Gardens Apartments

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120 De Anza St #207
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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 | $2,480 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,350 | $5,294 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,647 | $1,004 | $7,183 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $4,400 | $6,395 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Best Local Schools in Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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