Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Banbury Oaks Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (66 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101

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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Parke Pasadena
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Michigan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Michigan Apartments

165 N Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Banbury Oaks, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Banbury Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Banbury Oaks area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Banbury Oaks apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,945
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
La Villa Lake - 55 + and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$2,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Banbury Oaks, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Banbury Oaks area is the $2.24 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Banbury Oaks apartment is the 992 Emerson St Model at 992 Emerson St, Unit #996 starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Banbury Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
992 Emerson St, Unit #996992 Emerson St3BR,1BA$2.50
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1613 E Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Eastern Los Angeles. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Banbury Oaks Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Banbury Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Banbury Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Banbury Oaks is under $2,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Banbury Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Banbury Oaks is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Banbury Oaks costs $4,283.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Banbury Oaks?

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 8 regular apartments in Banbury Oaks 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 Banbury Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Banbury Oaks have an average cost of $328 which is $3,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Banbury Oaks.

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