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

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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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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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753 Worcester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

753 Worcester Ave

753 Worcester AvePasadena, CA 91104
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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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545 N Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

545 N Oakland Ave

545 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A
$2,000
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2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A

2115 Marengo AveAltadena, CA 91001
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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

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 $1,775. 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$1,775
545 N Oakland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,195
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,200
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,595
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
652 N Marengo Avenue, Unit #102652 N Marengo Avenue2BR,1BA$3.50
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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