Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)
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79 S Parkwood Ave, Unit Parkwood Studio

2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED
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Mid Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid Central Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mid Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $1,721 | $1,325 | $2,450 |
Mid Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,750 | $3,719 |
Mid Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $2,300 | $4,859 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mid Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid Central Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,325. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Mid Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid Central Pasadena area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Harmony Court Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Mid Central Pasadena apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at 780 Earlham St starting at $3,095 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harmony Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
780 Earlham St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
615 El Molino | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
City Place | Galileo | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa | The Huntington | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
2563 Nina St, Unit 2563 | 2563 Nina St | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 106 | 2488 Mohawk St | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | 2167 Casa Grande St | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Central Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mid Central Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid Central Pasadena is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid Central Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Mid Central Pasadena is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Mid Central Pasadena costs $3,304.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid Central Pasadena?
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 Mid Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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