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

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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 | $2,395 | $1,507 | $3,242 |
Downtown Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $2,085 | $3,990 |
Downtown Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $990 | $6,400 |
Downtown Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $4,584 | $4,774 |
Explore Pasadena
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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