
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,800 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Madison Heights area of Pasadena.


704 S Marengo Ave

1020 S Marengo Ave

918 S Marengo Ave

760 S Marengo Ave

815 Magnolia Ave

874 Magnolia Ave

634-636 E California Blvd

902-906 S Marengo Ave

728 S Marengo Ave
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329 E California Blvd

730 S Marengo Ave

953 Marengo Ave

290 E Glenarm St

Residential Condominium

321 Alpine St

829-831 S Los Robles Ave

800 Marengo Ave

665 S Lake Ave

252 E California Blvd
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851 Magnolia Ave

896 Magnolia Ave

960 S Marengo Ave

242 E California Blvd

787 California Blvd

787-789 S Marengo Ave

916 Magnolia Ave

657 S Lake Ave

300 California Blvd

814 Magnolia Ave
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910 Marengo Ave

866 Magnolia Ave

260-264 Alpine St

Fillmore St Pasadena

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540 E California Blvd

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230 California Blvd

The Magnoloia Gardens

550 E California Blvd
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812 S Marengo Ave

865 Marengo Ave

400 California Blvd

253 E Glenarm St

750 S Marengo Ave

874 Marengo Ave

600 S Oak Knoll Ave

552 Euclid Ave

615 El Molino

888 Magnolia Ave
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Madison Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Madison Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $2,595 | $2,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Madison Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Madison Heights Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 California Blvd | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Fillmore St Pasadena | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Heights area is the $3.13 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at 305 California Blvd in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Madison Heights apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Fillmore St Pasadena starting at $2,095 with a $3.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 California Blvd | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Fillmore St Pasadena | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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