
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (103 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brookside Park area of Pasadena.


Pasadena Studios

625 E Del Mar Blvd, Unit 103

Prescott 5

275 N Oakland Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave

190 S Marengo Ave

580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

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255 S Madison Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave
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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34, Unit 34

Mayville Terrace

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The Historic Stanley

Thistle

760 Earlham St

281 Stanton St

335 S Los Robles Ave

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261 Parke St, Unit #3, Unit #3

853-861 N Raymond Ave
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Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments

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506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula, Unit 506 E Ashtabula

572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574, Unit 574

574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

285 N. Oakland

Treasured Townhomes LLC

330 Cordova St, Unit 330, Unit 330

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

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533 S Hudson Ave

Hudson Gardens

255-265 Grandview St

Wright Avenue Apartments

The Somerset

1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

172 E Claremont St

Molino Del Mar

343 Madison Ave

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave
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Oakland Apartments

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

Villa Robles Apartments

The Villas

Orange Grove

250 N Oakland Ave

275 Marengo Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

El Molino Terrace

161 S Madison Ave
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Brookside Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookside Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Park Studio Apartments | $2,745 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Brookside Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,800 | $6,012 |
| Brookside Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,265 | $2,195 | $8,295 |
| Brookside Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,150 | $3,879 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookside Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio 60% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Prescott 5 | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Oakland Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 305 California Blvd | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 777 E Villa St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Mayville Terrace | 1br 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside Park, CA
As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside Park area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Brookside Park apartment is the 2BD/1.5BTH Townhome Model at Treasured Townhomes LLC starting at $2,395 with a $2.40 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 E Bellevue Dr | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| Treasured Townhomes LLC | 2BD/1.5BTH Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| 572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 572 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1.5ba | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.94 |
| 777 E Villa St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Mayville Terrace | 1br 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,940.
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 $4,600.
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 33 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 $455 which is $4,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside Park.
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