Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)

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Hudson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Gardens

1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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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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The Somerset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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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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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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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo 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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Euclid Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Place Apartments

291 Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Brookmore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookmore Apartments

189 N Marengo 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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Ely House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Tempo North Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo North Apartments

830 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91104
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190 S Marengo Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

190 S Marengo Ave

190 S Marengo AvePasadena, 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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267 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S 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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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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301 Pleasant St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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Hacienda Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Garden

529-541 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Hallie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hallie

350 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Brookside Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookside Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookside Park 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 $1,505. Here are the most affordable Brookside Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
330-350 Waldo AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,833
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,010
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside Park, CA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookside Park area is the $3.07 price per square foot De Lacey Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,785. The second greatest value Brookside Park apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,675 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookside Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CataniaDe Lacey Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.07
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.09
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.91
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.82
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
303 N. Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
mou7342BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.13
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.90

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pasadena. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Brookside Park Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookside Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookside Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookside Park is under $2,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside Park?

The cheapest apartment in Brookside Park is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Brookside Park costs $4,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookside Park?

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 24 regular apartments in Brookside Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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