
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Village of Roses LLC

191 E Tremont St, Unit #3

853-861 N Raymond Ave

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608 N Madison Ave, Unit 608

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893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2

869 Lincoln Ave, Unit 201

570 N Los Robles Ave
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278 E Washington Blvd

1166 N Raymond Ave

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652 N Marengo Avenue, Unit #102

1305 Garfield Ave, Unit 6

930 Lincoln Ave

930 Lincoln Ave

Heritage Square Senior Apartments

255-265 Grandview St
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1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

Prescott 5

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

The Villas

753 Worcester Ave

585 E Washington Blvd

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545 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland Ave

La Wayne Apartments

MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave

855 N Marengo Ave

612 Washington Blvd

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1685 N Summit Ave
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27 E Montana St

Parke Pasadena

456 FLATS

Bentz House Apartments

Orange Grove No Availability

1305 N Garfield

1924 N Marengo Ave

2107 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2129.4
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2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A

2115 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2117

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2080 Raymond Ave
North Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,825 | $2,325 |
| North Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $2,300 | $2,799 |
| North Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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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 $1,775. 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 | $1,775 |
| 545 N Oakland Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA
As of July 11, 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 2 bd 1 ba Model at 278 E Washington Blvd starting at $2,649 with a $2.86 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 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 652 N Marengo Avenue, Unit #102 | 652 N Marengo Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A | 2115 Marengo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 585 E Washington Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
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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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