Cheap Homes for Rent in the Catalina Villas Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $3,500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1310 E Orange Grove Blvd
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1310 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 320

1310 E Orange Grove Blvd
PasadenaCA91104
property at 272 N Chester Ave
$4,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,495

Total Monthly Price$4,495
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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272 N Chester Ave, Unit 105

272 N Chester Ave
PasadenaCA91106

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Cheapest Available Catalina Villas Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catalina Villas, CA

As of September 09, 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 426 N Michigan Ave Model at 426 N Michigan Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,225 with a $3.18 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
426 N Michigan Ave, Unit 3426 N Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$3.18
418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4418 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$3.21
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17
1357 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1357 Orange Grove1357 E Orange Grove Blvd1BR,1BA$3.60
140 N Wilson Ave, Unit 12140 N Wilson Ave1BR,1BA$3.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Catalina Villas

What type of rentals are currently available in Catalina Villas?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in Catalina Villas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $3,200. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Catalina Villas ranging from $3,500 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Catalina Villas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Catalina Villas ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,247.

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