
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (69 Rentals)
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533 S Hudson Ave, Unit Upper Corner

161 Chestnut St

Pasadena Studios

255 S Madison Ave

275 N. Oakland

409 N Los Robles Ave

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

279 N Euclid Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave
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181 S Marengo Ave, Unit 5

911 S Marengo Ave

320 E Del Mar Blvd

The Historic Stanley

335 S Los Robles Ave

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The Somerset

343 Madison Ave

Molino Del Mar

550 Catalina Ave
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The Villas

Villa Robles Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

275 Marengo Ave

Orange Grove

241 S Hudson Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

El Molino Terrace
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Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

815 E Villa St

161 S Madison Ave

490 Maylin Street

Ely House

Tempo North Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

881 N Oakland Ave

518 S. El Molino Apartments

296 Oakland Apartments
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703-719 E California Blvd

165 Catalina Ave

400 California Blvd

The Hallie

California West Apartments

260-264 Alpine St

400-420 N. Oakland Ave

450 Los Robles Ave

435 N Wilson Ave

228-230 S Oakland Ave
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Lower Arroyo, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Arroyo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Arroyo Studio Apartments | $2,689 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Arroyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,100 | $5,142 |
| Lower Arroyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,150 | $7,879 |
| Lower Arroyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $2,950 | $6,652 |
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Cheapest Available Lower Arroyo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Arroyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,105. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lower Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1,105 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Highland Villa Apartments | 0B/1B | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Historic Stanley | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 456 FLATS starting at $2,995 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Arroyo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.74 |
| 456 FLATS | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.52 |
| 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06 | 215 S Hudson Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.68 |
| Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 350 S Oakland | 2bd 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave, Unit Upper Corner | 533 S Hudson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Arroyo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Arroyo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Arroyo is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arroyo?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arroyo is Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Lower Arroyo costs $4,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Arroyo?
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 Lower Arroyo 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 Lower Arroyo?
Cheap apartments in Lower Arroyo have an average cost of $341 which is $4,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arroyo.
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