Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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property at 915 N Los Robles Ave

$2,399

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

915 N Los Robles Ave

PasadenaCA91104

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property at 501 Macdonald St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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501 Macdonald St

PasadenaCA91103
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Tempo North Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo North Apartments

830 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91104
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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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855 N Marengo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

855 N Marengo Ave

855 N Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91103
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612 Washington Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Washington Blvd

612 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1685 N Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1685 N Summit Ave

1685 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103

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27 E Montana St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 E Montana St

27 E Montana StPasadena, CA 91103
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Parke Pasadena
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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456 FLATS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

456 FLATS

456 E Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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1305 N Garfield
2 Bedroom Apartments

1305 N Garfield

1305 N GarfieldPasadena, CA 91104
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2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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2080 Raymond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2080 Raymond Ave

2080 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001

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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 MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave priced from $2,045. 1685 N Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable North Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave1/11BR,1BA$2,045
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Pasadena area is the $2.30 price per square foot 574 N El Molino Ave Model at 574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value North Central Pasadena apartment is the 572 N El Molino Ave Model at 572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the West 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.
574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574574 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula506 E Ashtabula St1BR,1BA$3.67
MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave1/11BR,1BA$3.82
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.16

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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 $2,045 at MR2 - 531 N. Marengo 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 $2,300 at 853-861 N Raymond Ave.

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