Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Arroyo area is the $2.50 price per square foot 992 Emerson St Model at 992 Emerson St, Unit #996 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lower Arroyo apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
992 Emerson St, Unit #996992 Emerson St3BR,1BA$2.50
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
Madison Court Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.84
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+11BR,1BA$3.08
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Arroyo

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Arroyo?

There are currently 1413 Apartments for Rent in Lower Arroyo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,373 to $10,000. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Arroyo ranging from $1,250 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Arroyo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Arroyo ranges from $1,250 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,139.

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