Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (3 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Central Pasadena area of Pasadena.

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harmony Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.10
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Blackberry1BR,1BA$3.21
El Molino South1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$3.38
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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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