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Heritage Square Senior Apartments

93 N Holliston Ave

255-265 Grandview St

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343 Madison Ave

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73 S Michigan Ave

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550 Catalina Ave

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132 N Allen Ave

44 N Oak Ave

275 Marengo Ave

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567 N Holliston Ave
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241 S Hudson Ave

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

El Molino Terrace

550 S Los Robles

753 Worcester Ave

130 Michigan Ave

La Villa Lake Apartments

815 E Villa St

161 S Madison Ave

777 E Villa St
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Ely House

103 S Roosevelt Ave

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490 Maylin Street

585 E Washington Blvd

285 Holliston

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Tempo North Apartments

255 S Madison Ave
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Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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