625 E Del Mar Blvd, Unit 103
625 E Del Mar Blvd
PasadenaCA91101
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280 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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330-350 Waldo Ave
330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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165 Catalina Ave
165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
335 S Los Robles Ave
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999 Locust St, Unit 17
999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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Thistle
262 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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190 S Marengo Ave
190 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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665 Cordova St, Unit 3
665 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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236 S Mentor Ave
236 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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540 E California Blvd
540 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
300 N El Molino Ave, Unit 126
300 N El Molino Ave
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999 Locust St, Unit 17
999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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The Hallie
280 E Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
465 S Los Robles Ave
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$2,400
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1025 Locust St, Unit 1025
1025 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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529-541 S. El Molino Ave.
529-541 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
330 Cordova St, Unit 330
330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
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Andalucia
686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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156 S Oakland Ave
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355 S Marengo Ave, Unit 304
355 S Marengo Ave
PasadenaCA91101
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350 S Oakland
350 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S hudson Ave
533 S hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Madison Apartments
158 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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721 Cordova St, Unit 9
721 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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Trio Apartments
621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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Villas of Pasadena
300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Madison House
215 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$2,800
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105 S El Molino Ave, Unit 3
105 S El Molino 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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550 S Los Robles
550 Los Robles 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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255 S Madison Ave
255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Madison Court Apartments
500 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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518 S. El Molino Apartments
518 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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305 California Blvd
305 California BlvdPasadena, 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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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 | $2,374 | $1,460 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $1,875 | $4,190 |
| Downtown Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $2,595 | $5,950 |
| Downtown Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,820 | $4,983 | $7,055 |
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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 Studio unit found at 550 S Los Robles priced from $1,695. Madison Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 550 S Los Robles | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio - Utilities Included | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 165 Catalina Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Casa Loma Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
| Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Thistle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $2.27 price per square foot Largest Two Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Downtown Pasadena apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave starting at $2,925 with a $2.79 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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| Euclid Place Apartments | Largest Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 529-541 S. El Molino Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 366 Mentor Ave | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 236 S Mentor Ave | 236 S Mentor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 275 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 285 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 540 E California Blvd | 1bdrm 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 165 Catalina Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $3,313.
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 5 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 $286 which is $3,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pasadena.
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