
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $1,300 with Washer/Dryer (49 Rentals)
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335 S Los Robles Ave

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1924 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1924 Lincoln Ave

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1980 E Villa St, Unit #1

Thistle

1637 N Allen Ave, Unit 1637B

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3555 Shaw Ranch Rd, Unit A

Prescott 5

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881 N Oakland Ave

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Mayville Terrace

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250 N. Oakland

228-230 S Oakland Ave

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226-242 Fillmore St

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Whitefield Bungalow

111 S Sunnyslope Ave

405 N Euclid Ave

456 FLATS

1685 N Summit Ave

285 N. Oakland

Number 89

827-835 E Washington Blvd
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1361 Yosemite Dr, Unit 3

6353 Rosemead Blvd

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1005 N Ave 56, Unit 1005

1020 Fair

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409 N Monterey St, Unit 409.5

Aiden on Ash

5080 Hermosa Ave, Unit 5080-2

5123 Hermosa Ave

1236 Huntington Dr
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73 E Laurel Ave, Unit 73A

9034 Hermosa Dr

Juniper Pointe

Park Lane

120 De Anza St #207

Given Highland Park

Palms

129 S Avenue 64
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123 S Ave 63

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1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC
Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,364 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,600 | $5,165 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $2,000 | $7,590 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,677 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,162 | $4,350 | $5,975 |
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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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