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property at 7266 Jackson

$1,200

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7266 Jackson

San GabrielCA91775
property at 5323 Monterey Rd

$1,700 - $2,200

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5323 Monterey Rd

Los AngelesCA90042

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property at 2612 E Chevy Chase Dr

$1,750

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$1,750
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2612 E Chevy Chase Dr

GlendaleCA91206
property at 6914 N Vista St

$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6914 N Vista St

San GabrielCA91775

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property at 181 S Marengo Ave

$2,050

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$2,050
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181 S Marengo Ave, Unit 10

181 S Marengo Ave
PasadenaCA91101

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property at 470 S Los Robles Ave

$2,195

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470 S Los Robles Ave, Unit 11

470 S Los Robles Ave
PasadenaCA91101

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Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

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
Northeast Pasadena$2,600$2,6001
Southeast Pasadena$3,501$1,9804
East Pasadena$3,750$1,48524
Raymond Hill$4,845$1,350185

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,350. 439 S Catalina St in the Wilshire Center 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
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The Tropicana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,554
Arcadia Sands0+1Studio,1BA$1,595
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 420 Fairview Ave in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 1148 W Huntington Dr Model at 1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 7 starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 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.
420 Fairview Ave3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.04
1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 71148 W Huntington Dr2BR,2BA$1.67
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
412 San Pascual Ave, Unit 5412 San Pascual Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.45
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574574 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Lower Unit1BR,1BA$2.13
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Pasadena?

There are currently 3521 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,005. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,200 to $13,900.

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 $1,200 to $13,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,785.

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 $2,795 to $6,657, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $9,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,900.

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