
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,895 (50 Rentals)
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253 E Glenarm St

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
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728 S Marengo Ave

730 S Marengo Ave

329 E California Blvd

953 Marengo Ave

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290 E Glenarm St

851 Magnolia Ave

321 Alpine St

829-831 S Los Robles Ave

800 Marengo Ave
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665 S Lake Ave

252 E California Blvd

896 Magnolia Ave

960 S Marengo Ave

242 E California Blvd

787-789 S Marengo Ave

787 California Blvd

866 Magnolia Ave

910 Marengo Ave

814 Magnolia Ave
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916 Magnolia Ave

657 S Lake Ave

300 California Blvd

260-264 Alpine St

226-242 Fillmore St

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230 California Blvd

The Magnoloia Gardens

305 California Blvd
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550 E California Blvd

MAR812

865 Marengo Ave

400 California Blvd

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 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Madison Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 E California Blvd | 1bdrm 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| MAR812 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Heights, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Heights area is the $3.17 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at MAR812 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Madison Heights apartment is the 1bdrm 1bath Model at 540 E California Blvd starting at $2,100 with a $3.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAR812 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.17 |
| 540 E California Blvd | 1bdrm 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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