Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, 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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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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815 E Villa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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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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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Ely House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Tempo North Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo North Apartments

830 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91104
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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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165 Catalina Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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5952-5960 Benner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5952-5960 Benner St

5952-5960 Benner StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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1004 Arroyo Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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334 Monterey Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

334 Monterey Rd

334 Monterey RdSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1303 Lyndon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Lyndon St

1303 Lyndon StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1681 Amberwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1681 Amberwood Dr

1681 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Raymondale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymondale Apartments

400 Raymondale DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Park Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

1760 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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139 S Avenue 55
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

139 S Avenue 55

139 S Avenue 55Los Angeles, CA 90042

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Lower Arroyo, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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 Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. La Villa Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Lower Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900
Mayville Terrace1br 1 ba1BR,1BA$1,940
Monterey Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
760 Earlham St81BR,1BA$2,000
190 S Marengo Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,012

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.50 price per square foot 412 San Pascual Ave Model at 412 San Pascual Ave, Unit 5 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. 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.
412 San Pascual Ave, Unit 5412 San Pascual Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574574 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
285 N. Oakland2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.70
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pasadena. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,012.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lower Arroyo is 533 S Hudson Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Lower Arroyo costs $4,845.

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 27 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 $330 which is $4,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arroyo.

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