Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,595. 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$1,595
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
103 S Roosevelt Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA

As of June 22, 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 B1 Model at Luxe Pasadena starting at $3,356 with a $3.89 price per square foot in the North 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., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces,2BR,2BA$3.29
Luxe PasadenaB12BR,2BA$3.89
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
97 N Craig Ave, Unit 297 N Craig Ave1BR,1BA$3.22
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.17
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
1719 Loma Vista St, Unit Loma Vista ADU1719 Loma Vista St1BR,1BA$5.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Central Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid Central Pasadena?

There are currently 342 Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $3,500. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid Central Pasadena ranging from $2,100 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid Central Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid Central Pasadena ranges from $2,100 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,100.

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