Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Villa Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (177 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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760 Earlham St
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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760 Earlham St

760 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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property at 470 S Los Robles Ave

$2,195

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470 S Los Robles Ave, Unit 11

470 S Los Robles Ave
PasadenaCA91101

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Pasadena Gateway Villas
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$2,220 - $4,950
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$2,197 - $4,927
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290 N Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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property at 420 S Madison Ave

$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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420 S Madison Ave, Unit 217

420 S Madison Ave
PasadenaCA91101
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Trio Apartments
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$2,385 - $4,260
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$2,380 - $4,255
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$2,396 - $5,284
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$2,354 - $5,242
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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property at 915 N Los Robles Ave

$2,399

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

915 N Los Robles Ave

PasadenaCA91104

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Lincoln Villa, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Villa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Villa area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Villa apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
148 Catalina Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Villa, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Villa area is the $2.73 price per square foot 215 S Hudson Ave Model at 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lincoln Villa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Villa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.73
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574574 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
285 N. Oakland2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.70
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736736 Santa Barbara St1BR,1BA$2.63
1129 E Maple St, Unit 11291129 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lincoln Villa, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Villa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Villa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Villa is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Villa?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Villa is 400-420 N. Oakland Ave which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Lincoln Villa costs $4,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Villa?

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 36 regular apartments in Lincoln Villa 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 Lincoln Villa?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Villa have an average cost of $389 which is $4,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Villa.

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