
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (81 Rentals)
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161 Chestnut St

Pasadena Studios

Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N. Oakland

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

330-350 Waldo Ave

409 N Los Robles Ave

279 N Euclid Ave

181 S Marengo Ave, Unit Unit 5
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911 S Marengo Ave

1712 N Sierra Bonita Ave

The Historic Stanley

320 E Del Mar Blvd

335 S Los Robles Ave

170 S Chester Ave

2563 Nina St, Unit 2563

93 N Holliston Ave

Hudson Gardens

255-265 Grandview St
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The Somerset

530 N Wilson Ave

255 S Madison Ave

1193 Washington Blvd

Molino Del Mar

343 Madison Ave

73 S Michigan Ave

550 Catalina Ave

Prescott 5
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1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

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The Villas

132 N Allen Ave

1401 N Los Robles Ave

Villa Robles Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

44 N Oak Ave

250 N Oakland Ave
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241 S Hudson Ave

567 N Holliston Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

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El Molino Terrace

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

815 E Villa St

lak109

161 S Madison Ave
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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 | $2,573 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Jefferson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,260 | $5,142 |
| Jefferson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $2,250 | $7,879 |
| Jefferson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,607 | $2,950 | $9,458 |
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There are currently 81 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 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,105. 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 | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1,105 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 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 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Historic Stanley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, CA
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd Model at 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1156 starting at $2,300 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.99 |
| 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1156 | 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 456 FLATS | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.52 |
| Euclid Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06 | 215 S Hudson Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.68 |
| Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Park is mic130 which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Jefferson Park costs $5,075.
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 27 regular apartments in Jefferson Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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