Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Pintoresca Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,295 (55 Rentals)

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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950

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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Luxe Pasadena
$2,433 - $3,613

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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,342

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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Trio Apartments
$2,506 - $4,161

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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,529 - $3,819

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Holly Street Village
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$2,675 - $10,005

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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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MW Lofts
$2,870 - $7,055

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MW Lofts

218 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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THEO
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$2,918 - $3,803

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THEO

289 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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AMLI Old Pasadena
$3,068 - $10,089

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AMLI Old Pasadena

75 W Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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City Place
$3,574 - $7,275

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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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255-265 Grandview St
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255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
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1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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27 E Montana St
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27 E Montana St

27 E Montana StPasadena, CA 91103
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La Pintoresca Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Pintoresca Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Pintoresca Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,450. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable La Pintoresca Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,460
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,794
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
279 N Euclid AveStudio - Utilities IncludedStudio,1BA$1,875
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
Cottages D Caroline AtlasF/ Jr 1+11BR,1BA$1,925
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 1.5 BA2BR,1BA$2,200
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Pintoresca Park, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Pintoresca Park area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value La Pintoresca Park apartment is the 3 BD, 2.5 BA Model at Altadena Townhouse Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Altadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Pintoresca Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
Altadena Townhouse Apartments3 BD, 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$3.40
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.97
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$3.52
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.97
165 Catalina Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Cottages D Caroline AtlasF/ Jr 1+11BR,1BA$3.21
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.45
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

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La Pintoresca Park, Pasadena, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Pintoresca Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Pintoresca Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Pintoresca Park is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Pintoresca Park?

The cheapest apartment in La Pintoresca Park is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in La Pintoresca Park costs $3,378.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Pintoresca 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 6 regular apartments in La Pintoresca 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 La Pintoresca Park?

Cheap apartments in La Pintoresca Park have an average cost of $128 which is $3,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Pintoresca Park.

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