Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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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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1380 E Villa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 E Villa St

1380 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91106

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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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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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303 Hill Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 Hill Ave

303 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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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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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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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585 Hill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

585 Hill Ave

585 Hill AvePasadena, CA 91106

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Cheapest Available East Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Sage1BR,1BA$2,175
1704-1732 N Sierra Bonita Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Pasadena, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central Pasadena area is the $3.75 price per square foot 2167 Casa Grande St Model at 2167 Casa Grande St in the in the North East Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,675. The second greatest value East Central Pasadena apartment is the The Sage Model at The Foothills at Eaton Canyon starting at $2,155 with a $3.08 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.
2167 Casa Grande St2167 Casa Grande St1BR,1BA$3.75
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Sage1BR,1BA$3.08
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.55
1637 N Allen Ave, Unit 1637B1637 N Allen Ave1BR,1BA$4.46
1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house1700 N Allen Ave1BR,1BA$5.24
1704-1732 N Sierra Bonita Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$8.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Pasadena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Pasadena Apartment is $2,155 at The Foothills at Eaton Canyon.

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