Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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Crestwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

820 Rosemead BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Morningside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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Casa De Arco
Studio Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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Casa Encanto
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Encanto

6805 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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614 Sunset Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

614 Sunset Blvd

614 Sunset BlvdArcadia, CA 91007
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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. Rosemead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here are the most affordable East Pasadena apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Rosemead1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,760
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,950
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Upper Unit1BR,1BA$2,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Pasadena, CA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Pasadena area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Fairview Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value East Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Upper Unit Model at 933 W Huntington Dr starting at $2,019 with a $2.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairview Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Upper Unit1BR,1BA$2.13
The Stuart at Sierra Madre VillaThe Descanso1BR,1BA$3.58
The Huntington at PasadenaThe Del Mar2BR,1BA$3.60
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
hun9411BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.21
Villa Tramonti1X1R1BR,1BA$3.26
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.20

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Pasadena Apartments

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 $2,474 at The Boulevard.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.