Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,085 (20 Rentals)

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250 N Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland 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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241 S Hudson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson 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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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino 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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170 N El Molino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Magnolia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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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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56 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

56 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Oak Knoll Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Knoll Apartments

267 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Getting Around the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pasadena is under $2,337.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is 301 Pleasant St. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $4,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pasadena?

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 Downtown Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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