Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)

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760 Earlham St
$2,000 - $2,200
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760 Earlham St

760 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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Pasadena Gateway Villas
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$2,220 - $4,950
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$2,197 - $4,927
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Pasadena Gateway Villas

290 N Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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property at 1542 E Woodbury Rd

$2,295

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1542 E Woodbury Rd

PasadenaCA91104

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Luxe Pasadena
$2,351 - $3,501
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$2,316 - $3,466
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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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Hudson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Gardens

1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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La Villa Lake Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Villa Lake Apartments

1070 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1091 N Lake Ave
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1091 N Lake Ave

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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815 E Villa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 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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435 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

435 N Wilson Ave

435 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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612 Washington Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Washington Blvd

612 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Magnolia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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Whitefield Bungalow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitefield Bungalow

1724 Whitefield RdPasadena, CA 91104
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734 Mountain St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

734 Mountain St

734 Mountain StPasadena, CA 91104
property at 1542 E Woodbury Rd

$2,295

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1542 E Woodbury Rd

PasadenaCA91104
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827-835 E Washington Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

827-835 E Washington Blvd

827-835 E Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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North East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. La Villa Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable North East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
760 Earlham St81BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East 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 East 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 East 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
430 N Chester Ave430 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.81
736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736736 Santa Barbara St1BR,1BA$2.63
1129 E Maple St, Unit 11291129 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.49
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Altadena1BR,1BA$3.21
760 Earlham St101BR,1BA$3.21
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.07
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.03
573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1573 N Mar Vista Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

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North East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North East Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East Pasadena is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in North East Pasadena is 400-420 N. Oakland Ave which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in North East Pasadena costs $4,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East Pasadena?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in North East Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North East Pasadena?

Cheap apartments in North East Pasadena have an average cost of $529 which is $4,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Pasadena.

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