Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (48 Rentals)

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111 S Oak Ave, Unit 4
$1,825
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111 S Oak Ave, Unit 4

111 S Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Luxe Pasadena
$2,433 - $3,547
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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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285 Holliston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

285 Holliston

285 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106

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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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70 Meridith Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 Meridith Ave

70 Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Camellia Apartments
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Camellia Apartments

85 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Pasadena
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Pasadena

34 Parkwood AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Mohawk West Apartments
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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
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111 S Sunnyslope Ave

111 S Sunnyslope AvePasadena, CA 91107
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65 N Craig Ave
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65 N Craig Ave

65 N Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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125 S Sierra Madre Blvd
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125 S Sierra Madre Blvd

125 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Madre Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madre Del Mar

2330 Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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191 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

191 S Sierra Madre Blvd

191 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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260 Linda Rosa Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

260 Linda Rosa Ave

260 Linda Rosa 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 $1,450. 70 Meridith Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. 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$1,450
70 Meridith Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
380 Sierra Madre Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,076
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,290
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$2,996
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space,2BR,2BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Central Pasadena area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space, Model at Harmony Court Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Mid Central Pasadena apartment is the 80 S Meridith Ave Model at 80 S Meridith Ave, Unit Meridith #1 starting at $3,450 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the South East 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 Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space,2BR,2BA$3.00
80 S Meridith Ave, Unit Meridith #180 S Meridith Ave2BR,2BA$3.45
79 & 89 Roosevelt Ave.2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.23
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
1980 E Villa St, Unit #11980 E Villa St1BR,1BA$3.04
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$4.94
111 S Oak Ave, Unit Unit 4111 S Oak Ave1BR,1BA$3.04
70 Meridith Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.25
1357 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1357 Orange Grove1357 E Orange Grove Blvd1BR,1BA$3.80
1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen1431 1/2 N Allen AveStudio ,1BA$4.11

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 $1,950 at 70 Meridith 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 $3,000 at Harmony Court Apartments.

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