
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

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574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

915 N Los Robles Ave

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893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2

570 N Los Robles Ave

278 E Washington Blvd

1166 N Raymond Ave
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570 W Montana St

471-473 Westgate St

501 Macdonald St

255-265 Grandview St

1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

Prescott 5

The Villas

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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

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456 FLATS

Orange Grove No Availability

1305 N Garfield

2115 N Raymond Ave

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2080 Raymond 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $2,145 | $2,300 |
| North Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $2,300 | $4,125 |
| North Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 574 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 572 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula | 506 E Ashtabula St | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| MR2 - 531 N. Marengo Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| 1685 N Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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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