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Aqua Courtyard Suites

190 S Marengo Ave

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255 S Madison Ave

820 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 203

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1

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2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34

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140 N Wilson Ave, Unit 5

1431.5 Allen Ave, Unit 1431.5
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148 Catalina Ave

533 S Hudson Ave

255-265 Grandview St

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1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

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Molino Del Mar

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250 N Oakland Ave
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275 Marengo Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

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1091 N Lake Ave

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Madison Court Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

881 N Oakland Ave

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305 California Blvd

400 California Blvd

Oak Knoll Apartments

9000 E Arcadia Ave, Unit J

Villa Tramonti

2191 El Sereno Ave
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6307 Elgin St, Unit 1

6307 Elgin St.

5233 Monte Vista St, Unit 402

Moxie + Clover

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6200 St Albans St, Unit Studio

The Tropicana

6060 La Prada, Unit 6062

Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena!

6353 Rosemead Blvd

5952-5960 Benner St
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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 | $2,503 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,000 | $6,449 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $2,000 | $8,528 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $2,695 | $6,428 |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
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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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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 Jade Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Pasadena costs $3,300.
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 6 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 $170 which is $3,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.