Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (116 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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property at 701 1/2 Atchison St

$2,180

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701 1/2 Atchison St

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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,593
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
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533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson 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
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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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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
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343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Villas
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The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
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250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland 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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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 $1,350. Here are the most affordable Brookside Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,775
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside Park, CA

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside Park area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Brookside Park apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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.
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12631259 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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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!

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 $1,900.

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 $4,950.

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 6 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 $208 which is $4,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside Park.

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