
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (71 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

853-861 N Raymond Ave

279 N Euclid Ave

911 S Marengo Ave

Hacienda Garden

742 Earlham St, Unit 740

516 Cypress Ave
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 |
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Lower Arroyo Studio Apartments | $3,032 | $1,507 | $10,000+ |
Lower Arroyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,045 | $1,850 | $5,094 |
Lower Arroyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,338 | $990 | $7,610 |
Lower Arroyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,408 | $3,000 | $6,643 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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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 $1,120. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. 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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Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1,120 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Highland Villas Apartments | 0B/1B | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Hacienda Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.62 price per square foot Raymond Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,815. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 818 Model at 800-818 S Orange Grove Blvd starting at $4,195 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the South Arroyo 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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Catania | Raymond Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.62 |
800-818 S Orange Grove Blvd | 818 | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
809 Brent Ave, Unit 3 | 809 Brent Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
992 Emerson St, Unit #996 | 992 Emerson St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 2x1 900sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Arroyo?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Arroyo is 301 Pleasant St. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Lower Arroyo costs $4,117.
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 6 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 $185 which is $3,932 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Arroyo.
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