Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,500 (10 Rentals)

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property at 170 E Claremont St

$1,500

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$1,500

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170 E Claremont St

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 838 Chapman Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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838 Chapman Ave

PasadenaCA91103
property at 930 Lincoln Ave

$3,250

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$3,250

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930 Lincoln Ave

PasadenaCA91103
property at 270 E Penn St

$3,400

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$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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270 E Penn St

PasadenaCA91104

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA

As of July 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 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
1505 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2A1505 N Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$2.39
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
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$4.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central Pasadena?

There are currently 344 Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $4,950. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central Pasadena ranging from $2,500 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central Pasadena ranges from $2,500 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,931.

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