Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $406 (187 Rentals)

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455 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

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455 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1

455 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950

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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$2,400

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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
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The Somerset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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550 S Los Robles
Studio Apartments

550 S Los Robles

550 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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753 Worcester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

753 Worcester Ave

753 Worcester AvePasadena, CA 91104
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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La Villa Lake Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Villa Lake Apartments

1070 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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 Studio unit found at 1415 Bank priced from $1,425. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable Lower Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1415 Bank0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,425
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio, 1BA$1,460
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR StudioStudio, 1BA$1,700
1020 Fair1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,720
1361 Yosemite Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,737
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio, 1BA$1,850
Pasadena Park PlaceThe RitzStudio, 1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2096 in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 6 Weeks Free! 2 Bed 1 Bath in Pasadena! in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting at $2,456 with a $2.46 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Arroyo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20962BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.35
6 Weeks Free! 2 Bed 1 Bath in Pasadena!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.46
1734 Ellincourt Dr, Unit 41734 Ellincourt Dr2BR, 1BA$2.70
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR, 1BA$2.26
1721Oxle2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.72
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.17
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR, 1BA$2.67
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.68
EllinCourt2x12BR, 1BA$2.71
400 Monterey Rd1/11BR, 1BA$2.47

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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 $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arroyo?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Arroyo is 753 Worcester Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Lower Arroyo costs $3,338.

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 7 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 $168 which is $3,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arroyo.

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