Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (82 Rentals)

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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106

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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Morningside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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Jefferson Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
1685 N Summit Ave137 E Penn St. APT 1371BR,1BA$1,900
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1288 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 12881288 N Los Robles Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
Harmony Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.10
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Pasadena. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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