Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (82 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

279 N Euclid Ave
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170 N El Molino Ave
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 |
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Jefferson Park Studio Apartments | $2,905 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
Jefferson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,800 | $5,930 |
Jefferson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,362 | $2,200 | $7,018 |
Jefferson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,145 | $3,350 | $9,711 |
Jefferson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 82 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. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
1685 N Summit Ave | 137 E Penn St. APT 137 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $2.28 price per square foot 1288 N Los Robles Ave Model at 1288 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1288 in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St starting at $2,695 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the North Central 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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1288 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1288 | 1288 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
27 E Montana St | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Harmony Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Getting Around the Jefferson Park Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,025.
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 $6,300.
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 11 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 $174 which is $6,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Park.
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