
Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA Under $2,500 (432 Rentals)


350 S Oakland

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Andalucia

Beautiful spacious and bright apartment in the Pasadena Area

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893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2, Unit 893 1/2

Treasured Townhomes LLC

285 N. Oakland

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Luxe Pasadena

The Hallie

572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574, Unit 574
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506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula, Unit 506 E Ashtabula

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2488 Mohawk St

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742 Earlham St, Unit 744, Unit 744

Pasadena Gateway Villas

853-861 N Raymond Ave

1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house, Unit Guest house

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2561 E Colorado Blvd, Unit Apt #1, Unit Apt #1

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665 Rim Rd, Unit Pasadena Studio Bungalow, Unit Pasadena Studio Bungalow

Thistle

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The Foothills at Eaton Canyon

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261 Parke St, Unit #3, Unit #3

190 S Marengo Ave

The Huntington at Pasadena

Fillmore St Pasadena

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2563 Nina St, Unit 2563, Unit 2563

760 Earlham St

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735 Worcester Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3

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1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen, Unit Studio with full kitchen
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1391 N Altadena Dr, Unit B, Unit B

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The Historic Stanley

Mayville Terrace

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2400 Seneca St

148 Catalina Ave

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2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

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279 N Euclid Ave

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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267 S Madison Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101
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255 S Madison Ave

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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd

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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316, Unit 1316

330-350 Waldo Ave

170 N El Molino Ave

275 N Oakland Ave

1536 N Dominion Ave

Prescott 5

Aqua Courtyard Suites

Pasadena Studios
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Studio Apartments Under $2500 | $2,457 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,855 | $1,000 | $5,813 |
| Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,785 | $1,999 | $8,287 |
| Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,474 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena
How much are Studio apartments in Pasadena?
There are currently 1,502 Studio Apartments in Pasadena with rent ranges from $1,300 to $10,005 with an average price of $2,457.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Pasadena Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Pasadena ranges from $1,000 to $5,813 with an average monthly rent of $2,855.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Pasadena cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Pasadena range from $1,999 to $8,287. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,785.
How expensive are Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 525 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Pasadena on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $10,933 - averaging $4,474 for the location.
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