Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Pasadena area of Pasadena.

45 S Vinedo Ave

305 N Vinedo Ave
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Jade Court

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Bay State Terrace
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East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,334 | $1,750 | $3,221 |
East Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,750 | $4,110 |
East Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $2,300 | $6,025 |
East Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,070 | $3,390 | $4,700 |
East Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Pasadena area of Pasadena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rosewood Gardens priced from $1,750. 722-724 Sunset Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable East Pasadena apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
722-724 Sunset Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The Boulevard | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
The Huntington at Pasadena | The Colorado Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pasadena, CA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pasadena area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bay State Terrace in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value East 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 Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bay State Terrace | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
722-724 Sunset Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Bell Pasadena | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.81 |
The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa | The Huntington | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
2563 Nina St, Unit 2563 | 2563 Nina St | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 106 | 2488 Mohawk St | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
The Boulevard | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
820 S Rosemead Blvd | 820 S Rosemead Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
Getting Around the East Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
10 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pasadena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Pasadena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Pasadena is at Bell Pasadena listed at $2,898.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pasadena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Pasadena Apartment is $1,750 at Rosewood Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Pasadena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Pasadena is starting from $2,690 at Bay State Terrace.
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