Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)

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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

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

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, 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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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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Morningside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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Pasadena
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pasadena

34 Parkwood 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 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

85 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Mid Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
La Villa Lake - 55 + and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$2,080
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harmony Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.10
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
615 El MolinoOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
City PlaceGalileo1BR,1BA$4.22
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69
The Stuart at Sierra Madre VillaThe Huntington1BR,1BA$4.22
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.76
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 1062488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.22
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED2167 Casa Grande StStudio ,1BA$3.74

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Mid Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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