Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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 Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101

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343 Madison Ave
Studio 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 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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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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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
1 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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Parke Pasadena
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, 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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853-861 N Raymond Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

853-861 N Raymond Ave

853-861 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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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 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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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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2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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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 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,120. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Brookside Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,120
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,833
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$2,099
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside Park, CA

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookside Park area is the $2.16 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Brookside Park apartment is the 2x2 ER Model at Arpeggio starting at $1,120 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the South 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.
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.02
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1613 E Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.88
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16

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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 $2,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Brookside Park is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Brookside Park costs $5,295.

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 9 regular apartments in Brookside Park 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 Brookside Park?

Cheap apartments in Brookside Park have an average cost of $259 which is $5,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside Park.

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