
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $800 (30 Rentals)
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2519-2527 Whitefield Rd

1388 E Orange Grove Blvd

1320 E Washington Blvd

1355 Holliston Ave

1285 Del Rey Ave

1380 E Villa St
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641-651 N Hill Ave

2515 Casa Grande St

303 Hill Ave

2333 E Washington Blvd

1310 Orange Grove Blvd

666 N Hill Ave

1424-1428 Las Tunas St
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471 N Holliston Ave

1317 Holliston Ave

2360 Washington Blvd

508 N Hill Ave

1290 N Altadena Dr

575-579 Hill Ave

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2198-2202 Villa St

415 N Holliston Ave

Vista Del Montes

1425 Orange Grove Blvd

427-429 N Hill Ave

567 N Holliston Ave

Orange Grove Towers
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585 Hill Ave

2510 Queensberry Rd
East Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| East Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $2,600 | $2,895 |
| East Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1637 N Allen Ave, Unit 1637B | 1637 N Allen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house | 1700 N Allen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
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