
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $406 (116 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

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580 N Raymond Ave, Unit 3

1279 N Garfield Ave

928-932 N Los Robles Ave

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

940-948 N Raymond Ave

359 Parke St

267 Del Monte St
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583 Marengo Ave

874 N Los Robles Ave

1910-1918 Lincoln Ave

532-540 E Washington Blvd

525 N Raymond Ave

990 N Los Robles Ave

718 Sunset Ave

640 N Los Robles Ave

1286 Los Robles Ave

595 N Summit Ave
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1108 N Raymond Ave

652 N Marengo Ave

1145 N Summit Ave

752-760 N Marengo Ave

1599 N Raymond Ave

351-361 Adena St

1577 N Fair Oaks Ave

401 E Washington Blvd

830 N Euclid Ave

505 N Marengo Ave
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839 N Summit Ave

570mad

76 E Mountain St

4 Units | Pasadena | Non-Rent Control

1286 N Summit Ave

632 N Raymond Ave

859 N Fair Oaks Ave

1241-1255 N Los Robles Ave

679 Earlham St

725 N Raymond Ave
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965 N Summit Ave

842 N Summit Ave

1062 N Summit Ave

500 N Los Robles Ave

531 Prescott St

885 N Summit Ave

759 N Orange Grove Blvd

Lincoln at Orange Grove

753 Worcester Ave

MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $1,896 | $1,595 | $2,145 |
| North Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,850 | $2,100 |
| North Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,300 | $2,995 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 753 Worcester Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 585 E Washington Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 545 N Oakland Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| 570mad | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 570mad | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 585 E Washington Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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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