
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Villa Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (184 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

625 E Del Mar Blvd, Unit 103

161 Chestnut St, Unit 1

Prescott 5

Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N Oakland Ave

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559 Lincoln Ave, Unit 559, Unit 559

330-350 Waldo Ave

190 S Marengo Ave
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580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

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255 S Madison Ave

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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279 N Euclid Ave

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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34, Unit 34

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140 N Wilson Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

148 Catalina Ave

831 Merrett Dr

Mayville Terrace
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595 Buckeye St, Unit 4

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553 Lincoln Ave, Unit 553 Lincoln Ave, Unit 553 Lincoln Ave

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

919 S Marengo Ave, Unit 6

760 Earlham St

335 S Los Robles Ave

Fillmore St Pasadena

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The Historic Stanley

999 Locust St, Unit 17

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853-861 N Raymond Ave

293 N Hill Ave, Unit 3

Pasadena Gateway Villas

Thistle

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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4

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729 Locust St, Unit 5, Unit 5

572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574, Unit 574

574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

The Hallie

285 N. Oakland
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Treasured Townhomes LLC

999 Locust St, Unit 21

330 Cordova St, Unit 330, Unit 330

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893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2, Unit 893 1/2

Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments

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Andalucia

247 S Catalina Ave

350 S Oakland

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Holly Street Village

570 N Los Robles Ave
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Lincoln Villa, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Villa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Villa Studio Apartments | $2,677 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Lincoln Villa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $1,375 | $6,200 |
| Lincoln Villa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $2,195 | $7,747 |
| Lincoln Villa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $3,879 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Villa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Villa area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Villa apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio 60% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Prescott 5 | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Villa, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Villa area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Lincoln Villa apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1021 Grove | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 276 E Bellevue Dr | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| Treasured Townhomes LLC | 2BD/1.5BTH Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| 572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 572 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1.5ba | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.94 |
| 777 E Villa St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Villa?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Villa is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Lincoln Villa costs $4,633.
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 35 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 $418 which is $4,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Villa.
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