Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)

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$1,700

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$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2100 Rose Villa St

PasadenaCA91107

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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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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 49 S Grand Oaks Ave priced from $1,525. Sierra Madre Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Mid Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
103 S Roosevelt Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$2,680
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space,2BR,2BA$3,192

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Central Pasadena area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces, Model at Harmony Court Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,292. The second greatest value Mid Central Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Del Mar Apartments starting at $2,190 with a $2.92 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.
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces,2BR,2BA$3.29
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$4.42
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.55
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 1072488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
2167 Casa Grande St2167 Casa Grande StStudio ,1BA$3.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Central Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid Central Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid Central Pasadena is at 49 S Grand Oaks Ave listed at $1,525.

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 $1,795 at 103 S Roosevelt Ave.

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 $3,130 at Luxe Pasadena.

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