Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA (370 Rentals)

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property at 281 Stanton St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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281 Stanton St

PasadenaCA91103
property at 838 Chapman Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 Chapman Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 1300 Solita Rd

$5,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1300 Solita Rd

PasadenaCA91103
property at 930 Lincoln Ave

$3,250

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$3,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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930 Lincoln Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 1257 Lincoln Ave

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1257 Lincoln Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 2108 Casitas Ave

$3,650

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$3,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2108 Casitas Ave

AltadenaCA91001
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1255 Sunset Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1255 Sunset Ave

1255 Sunset AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1305 N Garfield
2 Bedroom Apartments

1305 N Garfield

1305 N GarfieldPasadena, CA 91104
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1860 N Summit Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1860 N Summit Ave

1860 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1410 El Sereno Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1410 El Sereno Ave

1410 El Sereno AvePasadena, CA 91103
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267 Del Monte St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

267 Del Monte St

267 Del Monte StPasadena, CA 91103
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1330 Raymond Ave
Studio Apartments

1330 Raymond Ave

1330 Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Pasadena

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the North Central Pasadena area of Pasadena, CA?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 370 available North Central Pasadena apartments priced from $1,595 to $2,995, with an average monthly rent of $2,270.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom North Central Pasadena Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in North Central Pasadena ranges from $1,850 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,980.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central Pasadena cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in North Central Pasadena range from $2,300 to $2,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,560.

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