Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)

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1355 Holliston Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1355 Holliston Ave

1355 Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1285 Del Rey Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1285 Del Rey Ave

1285 Del Rey AvePasadena, CA 91107
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1380 E Villa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 E Villa St

1380 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91106

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641-651 N Hill Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

641-651 N Hill Ave

641-651 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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303 Hill Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 Hill Ave

303 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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666 N Hill Ave
Studio Apartments

666 N Hill Ave

666 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

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1317 Holliston Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1317 Holliston Ave

1317 Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91104
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508 N Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

508 N Hill Ave

508 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1290 N Altadena Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1290 N Altadena Dr

1290 N Altadena DrPasadena, CA 91107
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575-579 Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

575-579 Hill Ave

575-579 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

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Vista Del Montes
Studio Apartments

Vista Del Montes

2188 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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1425 Orange Grove Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Orange Grove Blvd

1425 Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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427-429 N Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

427-429 N Hill Ave

427-429 N Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

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585 Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

585 Hill Ave

585 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Pasadena, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Pasadena area is the $4.36 price per square foot 1637 N Allen Ave Model at 1637 N Allen Ave, Unit 1637B in the in the North East Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Central Pasadena apartment is the 1700 N Allen Ave Model at 1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house starting at $2,200 with a $5.24 price per square foot in the North East Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1637 N Allen Ave, Unit 1637B1637 N Allen Ave1BR,1BA$4.36
1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house1700 N Allen Ave1BR,1BA$5.24

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