Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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Crestwood Apartments
Studio 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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Cliff Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliff Terrace

355 Cliff DrPasadena, CA 91107
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Casa De Arco
Studio Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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933 W Huntington Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

933 W Huntington Dr

933 W Huntington DrArcadia, CA 91007
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Casa Encanto
1 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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Carousel Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Carousel Apartments

939 Arcadia AveArcadia, 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,850
The Huntington at PasadenaThe Colorado Premium1BR,1BA$2,255
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Bell PasadenaS1AStudio ,1BA$4.81
The Stuart at Sierra Madre VillaThe Huntington1BR,1BA$4.22
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.76
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 1062488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.22
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.59
820 S Rosemead Blvd820 S Rosemead BlvdStudio ,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

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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