
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,875 (41 Rentals)


305 California Blvd

148 Catalina Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave

Mayville Terrace

335 S Los Robles Ave

529 S Madison Ave

190 S Marengo Ave
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255 Oakland Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave

the-hallie

420 S Madison Ave, Unit 217, Unit 217

211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 7

350 S Oakland

266 S Madison Ave, Unit 108, Unit 108

330 Cordova St, Unit 330, Unit 330
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533 S Hudson Ave

Villa Robles Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

El Molino Terrace

241 S Hudson Ave

Ely House

518 S. El Molino Apartments

301 Pleasant St.
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296 Oakland Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

703-719 E California Blvd

320 E Del Mar Blvd

228-230 S Oakland Ave

Stone Pine Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

Oak Knoll Apartments
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The Bellevue Pasadena

495 S Madison Ave

Magnolia Apartments

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

Madison Court Apartments

The Hallie

Terraces at Paseo Colorado

285 N. Oakland
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Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,346 | $1,350 | $3,195 |
Downtown Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,875 | $3,999 |
| Downtown Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,153 | $2,545 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,480 | $3,789 | $4,696 |
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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 $2,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $4,640.
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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Pasadena 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 Downtown Pasadena?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Pasadena have an average cost of $308 which is $4,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pasadena.
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