Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Catalina Villas Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (76 Rentals)

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Wilson Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilson Courtyard

168-188 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1108 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1108 E Villa St

1108 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91106
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1380 E Villa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 E Villa St

1380 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91106

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641-651 N Hill Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

641-651 N Hill Ave

641-651 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Catalina Cottages
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Cottages

103 N Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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105 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

105 N Wilson Ave

105 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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101 N Hill Ave
Studio Apartments

101 N Hill Ave

101 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

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666 N Hill Ave
Studio Apartments

666 N Hill Ave

666 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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303 Hill Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 Hill Ave

303 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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393 Wilson Ave
Studio Apartments

393 Wilson Ave

393 Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106

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537 Catalina Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

537 Catalina Ave

537 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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575-579 Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

575-579 Hill Ave

575-579 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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168 Catalina Ave
Studio Apartments

168 Catalina Ave

168 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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259 N Chester Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

259 N Chester Ave

259 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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437 Chester Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

437 Chester Ave

437 Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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548 Michigan Ave
Studio Apartments

548 Michigan Ave

548 Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106

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508 N Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

508 N Hill Ave

508 N Hill 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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130 Michigan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Michigan Ave

130 Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Sycamore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

131 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Camellia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

85 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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435 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

435 N Wilson Ave

435 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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56 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

56 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Mar Vista Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Apartments

563 N Mar Vista AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Monarch Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Terrace

171 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106

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Catalina Villas, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Catalina Villas Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
285 Holliston1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Villas, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catalina Villas area is the $3.56 price per square foot 1172 E Orange Grove Blvd Model at 1172 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit Upstairs apt in four plex in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Catalina Villas apartment is the 418 N Chester Ave Model at 418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4 starting at $2,250 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Catalina Villas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1172 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit Upstairs apt in four plex1172 E Orange Grove Blvd2BR,1BA$3.56
418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4418 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$3.21
1025 Locust St, Unit 10251025 Locust St1BR,1BA$3.84
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Catalina Villas, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #42

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Catalina Villas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Catalina Villas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Catalina Villas Apartment is $1,800 at 285 Holliston.

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