Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $406 (116 Rentals)

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359 Parke St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

359 Parke St

359 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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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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583 Marengo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

583 Marengo Ave

583 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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525 N Raymond Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

525 N Raymond Ave

525 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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718 Sunset Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

718 Sunset Ave

718 Sunset AvePasadena, CA 91103
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595 N Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

595 N Summit Ave

595 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103

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1108 N Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1108 N Raymond Ave

1108 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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652 N Marengo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

652 N Marengo Ave

652 N Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1145 N Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1145 N Summit Ave

1145 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1599 N Raymond Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1599 N Raymond Ave

1599 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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351-361 Adena St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

351-361 Adena St

351-361 Adena StPasadena, CA 91104
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830 N Euclid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 N Euclid Ave

830 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91104

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839 N Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

839 N Summit Ave

839 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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570mad
2 Bedroom Apartments

570mad

570 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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76 E Mountain St
2 Bedroom Apartments

76 E Mountain St

76 E Mountain StPasadena, CA 91103
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1286 N Summit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1286 N Summit Ave

1286 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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632 N Raymond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

632 N Raymond Ave

632 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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679 Earlham St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

679 Earlham St

679 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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725 N Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 N Raymond Ave

725 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

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965 N Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

965 N Summit Ave

965 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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842 N Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

842 N Summit Ave

842 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1062 N Summit Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1062 N Summit Ave

1062 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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531 Prescott St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531 Prescott St

531 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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885 N Summit Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

885 N Summit Ave

885 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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753 Worcester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

753 Worcester Ave

753 Worcester AvePasadena, CA 91104

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North Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 753 Worcester Ave priced from $1,695. 585 E Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable North Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
545 N Oakland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,200
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,300
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,375
570mad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,495
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Pasadena area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 853-861 N Raymond Ave in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Central Pasadena apartment is the 893 Lincoln Ave Model at 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
570mad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.12
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Pasadena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Pasadena Apartment is $1,695 at 753 Worcester Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central Pasadena is starting from $2,200 at 853-861 N Raymond Ave.

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