
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (3 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $1,775 | $1,675 | $1,875 |
East Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,875 | $2,291 |
East Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $2,995 | $4,595 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Pasadena, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Pasadena area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Harmony Court Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value East Central Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Del Mar Apartments starting at $2,290 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harmony Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Blackberry | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
El Molino South | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
170 N El Molino Ave | studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Pasadena Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in East Central Pasadena is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in East Central Pasadena costs $3,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central 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 3 regular apartments in East Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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