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Arpeggio
325 E Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios
280 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Thistle
262 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 N. Oakland
275 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$1,745 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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330-350 Waldo Ave
330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Mayville Terrace
250 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Historic Stanley
149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Somerset
538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Oakland Apartments
361 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Villa Robles Apartments
335 S Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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518 S. El Molino Apartments
518 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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296 Oakland Apartments
296 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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703-719 E California Blvd
703-719 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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400 California Blvd
400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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320 E Del Mar Blvd
320 E Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hallie
350 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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450 Los Robles Ave
450 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Stone Pine Apartments
385-395 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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56 N Wilson Ave
56 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,252 | $1,350 | $2,729 |
| Downtown Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $1,940 | $3,995 |
| Downtown Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,061 | $2,250 | $6,129 |
| Downtown Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,935 | $4,734 | $5,035 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pasadena Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 533 S Hudson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 255 S Madison Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 267 S Madison Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Mayville Terrace | 1br 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| The Historic Stanley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, CA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Pasadena apartment is the 1bd 1ba Model at 350 S Oakland starting at $2,395 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 119 S Los Robles Ave, Unit 512 | 119 S Los Robles Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 305 California Blvd | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 255 Oakland Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Mayville Terrace | 1br 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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 $1,950.
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 $4,984.
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 19 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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