Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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property at 115 N Parkwood Ave

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115 N Parkwood Ave

PasadenaCA91107

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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. 276 S Sierra Madre Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. 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
276 S Sierra Madre BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Pasadena1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA

As of May 08, 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
2400 Seneca St2400 Seneca St1BR,1BA$2.96
2561 E Colorado Blvd, Unit Apt #12561 E Colorado Blvd1BR,1BA$3.67
Pasadena1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.87
2488 Mohawk St2488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen1431 1/2 N Allen AveStudio ,1BA$4.39
276 S Sierra Madre BlvdStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Central Pasadena

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

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in Mid Central Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,795 to $4,192. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid Central Pasadena ranging from $1,650 to $13,000.

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 $1,650 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,599.

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