Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Villa Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (187 Rentals)

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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950
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279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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236 S Mentor Ave
$2,100
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236 S Mentor Ave

236 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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$2,200

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701 1/2 Atchison St

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330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,443
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686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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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. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Villa apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
550 S Los Robles0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
lak1091BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
285 Holliston1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Villa, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Villa area is the $2.64 price per square foot Holly St Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,599. The second greatest value Lincoln Villa apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.34 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.
CataniaHolly St2BR,2.5BA$2.64
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.79
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
405 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
236 S Mentor Ave236 S Mentor Ave1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 $1,850.

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 $3,290.

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 6 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 $158 which is $3,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Villa.

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