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property at 5828 1/2 N Vista St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5828 1/2 N Vista Street Unit

5828 1/2 N Vista St
San GabrielCA91775

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property at 5323 Monterey Rd

$1,700 - $2,200

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5323 Monterey Rd

Los AngelesCA90042

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 312 La France Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 7

312 La France Ave

AlhambraCA91801
property at 210 N Fremont Ave

$2,250

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210 N Fremont Ave

AlhambraCA91801
property at 1542 E Woodbury Rd

$2,295

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1542 E Woodbury Rd

PasadenaCA91104

LA Alternatives: Find the Perfect Commuter City for Renting in the Los Angeles Metro Area

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Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Pasadena$3,250$1,45219
Southeast Pasadena$3,337$2,0258
Raymond Hill$4,633$1,350168

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $981. mon5233 in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
mon52330BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
RosemeadEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,452
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $1.59 price per square foot 16 Champion Pl Model at 16 Champion Pl, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 420 Fairview Ave starting at $3,295 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Champion Pl, Unit A16 Champion Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.59
420 Fairview Ave3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.04
1021 Grove2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
940 W Duarte Rd2B2B2BR,2BA$2.00
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Treasured Townhomes LLC2BD/1.5BTH Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.40
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.34
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Pasadena?

There are currently 3518 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,937. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,100 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pasadena ranges from $1,100 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,820.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pasadena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pasadena range from $2,695 to $10,937, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

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