Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)

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property at 701 1/2 Atchison St

$2,200

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701 1/2 Atchison St

PasadenaCA91104

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Luxe Pasadena
$2,433 - $3,478
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$2,433 - $3,478

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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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The Hudson
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$2,714 - $3,819
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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,719 - $7,275
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$2,719 - $7,275

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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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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La Villa Lake Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Villa Lake Apartments

1070 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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777 E Villa St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

777 E Villa St

777 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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mou734
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

mou734

734 Mountain StPasadena, 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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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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285 Holliston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

285 Holliston

285 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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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Oakland Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Gardens

400-420 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Whitefield Bungalow
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Whitefield Bungalow

1724 Whitefield RdPasadena, CA 91104
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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 La Villa Lake Apartments priced from $1,700. 585 E Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable North East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
285 Holliston1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio,1BA$1,825
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Altadena1BR,1BA$2,125
Oakland Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Pasadena area is the $3.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at MW Lofts in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,760. The second greatest value North East Pasadena apartment is the 1172 E Orange Grove Blvd Model at 1172 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit Upstairs apt in four plex starting at $3,200 with a $3.56 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.
MW Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.98
1172 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit Upstairs apt in four plex1172 E Orange Grove Blvd2BR,1BA$3.56
570mad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.12
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Altadena1BR,1BA$3.04
1980 E Villa St, Unit #11980 E Villa St1BR,1BA$3.04
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86
1025 Locust St, Unit 10251025 Locust St1BR,1BA$3.84
Oakland Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.65
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio ,1BA$3.65
1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 13161316 N Dominion Ave1BR,1BA$3.89

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North East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North East Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North East Pasadena is at La Villa Lake Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Pasadena Apartment is $1,800 at 585 E Washington Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North East Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North East Pasadena is starting from $2,495 at 570mad.

What is the most affordable North East Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North East Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Gateway Villas and starts from $4,983.

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