
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $400 with Utilities Included (142 Rentals)
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279 N Euclid Ave

95 N. Michigan Ave. Apartments

540 E California Blvd

853-861 N Raymond Ave

Del Mar Apartments

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

255-265 Grandview St

Wright Avenue Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd
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73 S Michigan Ave

Prescott 5

550 Catalina Ave

Villa Robles Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

250 N Oakland Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

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El Molino Terrace
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130 Michigan Ave

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161 S Madison Ave

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490 Maylin Street

777 E Villa St

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881 N Oakland Ave

Casa Allena

305 California Blvd

400 California Blvd

703-719 E California Blvd

55 Mar Vista Ave

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320 E Del Mar Blvd

Del Mar Townhouse

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260-264 Alpine St

228-230 S Oakland Ave

Camellia Apartments

435 N Wilson Ave

Stone Pine Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

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855 N Marengo Ave

550 E California Blvd

612 Washington Blvd
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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 | $2,437 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,400 | $5,266 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $2,100 | $7,476 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,223 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
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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 Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Pasadena costs $3,180.
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 15 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 $271 which is $2,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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