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5164 Rockland Ave

1100 S Pasadena Ave
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1100 S Pasadena Ave

6140 Monterey Rd

240 W Terrace St

5231 Monte Vista St

170 E Claremont St
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770 E Washington Blvd

218 N Avenue 58

5121 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd

5121 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd

248-250 W Howard St

6127 3/4-6124 Monterey Rd

2257 El Sol Ave

1011 San Pascual Ave
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303 1/2 San Pascual Ave

240 W Washington Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pasadena 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,542 | $1,493 | $6,000 |
Pasadena 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,250 | $3,000 | $8,600 |
Pasadena 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,130 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
Pasadena 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,594 | $8,200 | $10,000+ |
Pasadena 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA
Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Northeast Pasadena | $2,272 | $1,795 | 3 |
Southeast Pasadena | $3,151 | $2,000 | 5 |
East Pasadena | $3,960 | $1,485 | 29 |
Raymond Hill | $4,856 | $1,505 | 109 |
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. 5952-5960 Benner St in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 AR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
5952-5960 Benner St | 2 BR/2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1,004 |
Rosemead | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
The Tropicana | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,558 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.44 price per square foot 4BR Model at 944 N Avenue 50 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 438 N Chester Ave Model at 438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438 starting at $3,175 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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944 N Avenue 50 | 4BR | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.44 |
438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438 | 438 N Chester Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Huntington Sunset | Lovely 1,360 3 Bdrm 2 Bath with NEW MODERN WOOD... | 3BR,2BA | $2.53 |
414 N Monterey St, Unit A | 414 N Monterey St | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
fai213 | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
1005 W Duarte Rd, Unit 10 | 1005 W Duarte Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
125 Allen Ave, Unit 218 | 125 Allen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
27 E Montana St | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena
What type of rentals are currently available in Pasadena?
There are currently 3510 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $10,000. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
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 $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,868.
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 $2,900 to $6,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $8,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.
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