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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. 439 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, CA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $3.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 285 N. Oakland starting at $2,842 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alur Apartments2 Bedroom F2BR,2BA$3.34
285 N. Oakland2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.99
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
303 N. Oakland2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
252 N Wilson Ave, Unit 252252 N Wilson Ave1BR,1BA$2.93
wil1951BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
250 S El Molino Ave, Unit MayvilleTerrace250 S El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.98
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pasadena?

There are currently 354 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $6,495. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pasadena ranging from $2,275 to $5,426.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Pasadena ranges from $2,275 to $5,426 with an average monthly rent of $3,314.

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