Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linda Vista Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Holly Street Village
$2,520 - $10,005
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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Westgate Apartments
$2,594 - $3,879
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Westgate Apartments

231 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Villas of Pasadena
$2,756 - $4,330
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Villas of Pasadena

300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101
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AMLI Old Pasadena
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$3,047 - $7,751
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AMLI Old Pasadena

75 W Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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$3,200

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802 Magnolia Ave

PasadenaCA91106
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731 S Marengo Ave
$3,200 - $3,800
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731 S Marengo Ave

731 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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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The Villas
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The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103

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275 Marengo Ave
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275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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490 Maylin Street
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490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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305 California Blvd
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305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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855 N Marengo Ave
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855 N Marengo Ave

855 N Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Brookmore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookmore Apartments

189 N Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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Parke Pasadena
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Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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1305 N Garfield
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1305 N Garfield

1305 N GarfieldPasadena, CA 91104

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Cheapest Available Linda Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linda Vista area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Reflections at Yosemite priced from $1,500. 190 S Marengo Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,794. Here are the most affordable Linda Vista apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,794
305 California Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Fair Park Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Fillmore St Pasadena1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium StudioStudio,1BA$2,179
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,200
1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linda Vista, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linda Vista area is the $3.15 price per square foot Fair Oaks Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $7,325. The second greatest value Linda Vista 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 Linda Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CataniaFair Oaks Ave3BR,2.5BA$3.15
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Annandale Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.19
Fillmore St Pasadena1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
Fair Park Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.24
305 California Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Reflections at YosemiteStudioStudio ,1BA$3.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linda Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Linda Vista?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linda Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Linda Vista is Reflections at Yosemite which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Linda Vista costs $4,640.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Linda Vista?

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 15 regular apartments in Linda Vista 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 Linda Vista?

Cheap apartments in Linda Vista have an average cost of $482 which is $4,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linda Vista.

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