Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,700 (51 Rentals)

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704 S Marengo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

704 S Marengo Ave

704 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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918 S Marengo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

918 S Marengo Ave

918 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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815 Magnolia Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

815 Magnolia Ave

815 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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874 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

874 Magnolia Ave

874 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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902-906 S Marengo Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

902-906 S Marengo Ave

902-906 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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728 S Marengo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

728 S Marengo Ave

728 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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953 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

953 Marengo Ave

953 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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730 S Marengo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 S Marengo Ave

730 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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290 E Glenarm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

290 E Glenarm St

290 E Glenarm StPasadena, CA 91106
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321 Alpine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Alpine St

321 Alpine StPasadena, CA 91106
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800 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

800 Marengo Ave

800 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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665 S Lake Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

665 S Lake Ave

665 S Lake AvePasadena, CA 91106

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851 Magnolia Ave
Studio Apartments

851 Magnolia Ave

851 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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896 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

896 Magnolia Ave

896 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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960 S Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

960 S Marengo Ave

960 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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916 Magnolia Ave
Studio Apartments

916 Magnolia Ave

916 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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657 S Lake Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

657 S Lake Ave

657 S Lake AvePasadena, CA 91106

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814 Magnolia Ave
Studio Apartments

814 Magnolia Ave

814 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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910 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

910 Marengo Ave

910 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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866 Magnolia Ave
Studio Apartments

866 Magnolia Ave

866 Magnolia AvePasadena, CA 91106
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260-264 Alpine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

260-264 Alpine St

264 Alpine StPasadena, CA 91106
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The Magnoloia Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Magnoloia Gardens

280 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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305 California Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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550 E California Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 E California Blvd

550 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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812 S Marengo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

812 S Marengo Ave

812 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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865 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

865 Marengo Ave

865 Marengo 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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253 E Glenarm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

253 E Glenarm St

253 E Glenarm StPasadena, CA 91106
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874 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

874 Marengo Ave

874 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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600 S Oak Knoll Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 S Oak Knoll Ave

600 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91106
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552 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

552 Euclid Ave

552 Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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615 El Molino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

615 El Molino

615 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Cheapest Available Madison Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
540 E California Blvd1bdrm 1bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Heights area is the $3.20 price per square foot 400 E California Blvd Model at 400 E California Blvd, Unit 12 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Madison Heights apartment is the 1bdrm 1bath Model at 540 E California Blvd starting at $2,100 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 E California Blvd, Unit 12400 E California Blvd2BR,2BA$3.20
540 E California Blvd1bdrm 1bath1BR,1BA$3.23
910 S Marengo Ave, Unit Unit 1910 S Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$3.50

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