Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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Luxe Pasadena
$2,403 - $3,423
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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132 N Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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44 N Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Sierra Madre Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Madre Apartments

320 Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Morningside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Casa Allena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Allena

156 Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Camellia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

85 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Pasadena
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pasadena

34 Parkwood AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Mohawk West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mohawk West Apartments

2432 Mohawk StPasadena, CA 91107
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Whitefield Bungalow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitefield Bungalow

1724 Whitefield RdPasadena, CA 91104
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111 S Sunnyslope Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 S Sunnyslope Ave

111 S Sunnyslope AvePasadena, CA 91107
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65 N Craig Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

65 N Craig Ave

65 N Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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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 Sierra Madre Apartments priced from $1,675. Del Mar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Mid Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space,2BR,2BA$3,192
Studios at WalnutStudio #41BR,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Central Pasadena area is the $2.59 price per square foot Studio #5 Model at Studios at Walnut in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mid Central Pasadena apartment is the 2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces, Model at Harmony Court Apartments starting at $3,292 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Studios at WalnutStudio #52BR,1.5BA$2.59
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces,2BR,2BA$3.29
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.73
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.87
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 2032488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Central Pasadena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid Central Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid Central Pasadena Apartment is $2,190 at Del Mar Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid Central Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid Central Pasadena is starting from $3,192 at Harmony Court Apartments.

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