
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (139 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

165 Chestnut St, Unit 22

Aqua Courtyard Suites

Prescott 5

81 N Greenwood Ave

1536 N Dominion Ave

275 N Oakland Ave

115 N Parkwood Ave

74 N San Marino Ave
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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316, Unit 1316

330-350 Waldo Ave

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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd

580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

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255 S Madison Ave

211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 4

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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267 S Madison Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave

305 California Blvd
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148 Catalina Ave

831 Merrett Dr

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2400 Seneca St

190 S Marengo Ave

Mayville Terrace

777 E Villa St

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The Historic Stanley

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1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen, Unit Studio with full kitchen

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2563 Nina St, Unit 2563, Unit 2563

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 22
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410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 21

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

760 Earlham St

435 N Euclid Ave

335 S Los Robles Ave

1730 Asbury Dr

529 S Madison Ave

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736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736, Unit 736

The Hallie
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110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 15

Del Mar Apartments

255 Oakland Ave

530 N Wilson Ave, Unit 1

293 N Hill Ave, Unit 3

59 N Oak Ave

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2561 E Colorado Blvd, Unit Apt #1, Unit Apt #1

188-192 S Craig Ave

1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house, Unit Guest house

Heritage Square Senior Apartments
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Jefferson Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Park Studio Apartments | $2,530 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Jefferson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $1,350 | $5,685 |
| Jefferson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,104 | $2,195 | $7,818 |
| Jefferson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,136 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 139 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Prescott 5 | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| 276 S Sierra Madre Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, CA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $2.59 price per square foot Studio #5 Model at Studios at Walnut in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the 259 N Chester Ave Model at 259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,990 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Studios at Walnut | Studio #5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1 | 259 N Chester Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 572 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736 | 736 Santa Barbara St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 255 Oakland Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Park is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Park is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Jefferson Park costs $4,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Jefferson Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson Park?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson Park have an average cost of $276 which is $4,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Park.
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