Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (64 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Lower Arroyo area of Pasadena.

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853-861 N Raymond Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Arroyo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Arroyo Studio Apartments | $3,246 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Lower Arroyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $1,850 | $5,930 |
Lower Arroyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $2,200 | $7,385 |
Lower Arroyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,655 | $3,345 | $6,652 |
Lower Arroyo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 190 S Marengo Ave priced from $1,708. 853-861 N Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Lower Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
435 N Euclid Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,166 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.64 price per square foot CREPE MYRTLE Model at Crepe Myrtle Apartments in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 804 Merrett Dr Model at 804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 starting at $2,750 with a $2.55 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. |
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Crepe Myrtle Apartments | CREPE MYRTLE | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Park View Arbor Apartments | Jacaranda-16 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570 | 570 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
570 Los Robles | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Getting Around the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,166.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arroyo?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arroyo is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Lower Arroyo costs $5,000.
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 5 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 $157 which is $4,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arroyo.
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