
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (62 Rentals)


Aqua Courtyard Suites

1770 Brigden Rd

330-350 Waldo Ave

820 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 109

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2167 Casa Grande St

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255 S Madison Ave

Cottages D Caroline Atlas

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279 N Euclid Ave

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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34
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1730 Asbury Dr

190 S Marengo Ave

701 1/2 Atchison St

1622 Brigden Rd

999 Locust St, Unit 17

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Molino Del Mar

Prescott 5

Del Vina
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49 S Grand Oaks Ave

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241 S Hudson Ave

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139 S Rosemead Blvd

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200 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison Ave

The Hallie

450 Los Robles Ave

52 San Miguel Rd

Rosemead

Reflections at Yosemite

5648 Berkshire Dr, Unit 5646-A

Villa Tramonti

The Jade
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6353 Rosemead Blvd

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Casa De Arco

131 S Avenue 63

1112 Fremont Ave, Unit 1112 Fremont D

101 S Cordova St, Unit Apt 7

329 N Chapel Ave, Unit B

Moxie + Clover

Fremont

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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 | $2,509 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,350 | $5,419 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $2,000 | $7,179 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,688 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,397 | $4,400 | $6,395 |
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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 $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Pasadena is Pasadena Studios which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Pasadena costs $3,966.
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 $342 which is $3,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pasadena.
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