Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garfield Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,700 (41 Rentals)

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1145 N Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1145 N Summit Ave

1145 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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351-361 Adena St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

351-361 Adena St

351-361 Adena StPasadena, CA 91104
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1108 N Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1108 N Raymond Ave

1108 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1062 N Summit Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1062 N Summit Ave

1062 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103

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76 E Mountain St
2 Bedroom Apartments

76 E Mountain St

76 E Mountain StPasadena, CA 91103
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965 N Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

965 N Summit Ave

965 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1286 N Summit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1286 N Summit Ave

1286 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1010 Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Summit Ave

1010 Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1050 Summit Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Summit Ave

1050 Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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999 N Los Robles Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

999 N Los Robles Ave

999 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104

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1296 N Raymond Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1296 N Raymond Ave

1296 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1099 Raymond Ave
Studio Apartments

1099 Raymond Ave

1099 Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

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392-406 Douglas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

392-406 Douglas St

392-406 Douglas StPasadena, CA 91104
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1330 Raymond Ave
Studio Apartments

1330 Raymond Ave

1330 Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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925 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

925 Summit Ave

925 Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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La Pintoresca
Studio Apartments

La Pintoresca

1235 La Pintoresca DrPasadena, CA 91103
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1009 N Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1009 N Raymond Ave

1009 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Garfield Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Palms

1293 N Garfield AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Villa Washington
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Washington

264 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Northwest Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwest Manor

985 Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1030 N Raymond Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1030 N Raymond Ave

1030 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1256 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

1256 Summit Ave

1256 Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103

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Adena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adena Apartments

393 ADENA StPasadena, CA 91104
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Cheapest Available Garfield Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield Heights, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garfield Heights area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at 278 E Washington Blvd in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Garfield Heights apartment is the 1030 N Raymond Ave Model at 1030 N Raymond Ave, Unit 4A starting at $1,795 with a $4.49 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
1030 N Raymond Ave, Unit 4A1030 N Raymond Ave1BR,1BA$4.49

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