Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (32 Rentals)

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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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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1091 N Lake Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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777 E Villa St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

777 E Villa St

777 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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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 StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,775
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Sage1BR,1BA$2,175
Cottages D Caroline AtlasF/Med 1+11BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Pasadena area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value North East Pasadena apartment is the 2167 Casa Grande St Model at 2167 Casa Grande St starting at $3,675 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the North East 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.
Alur Apartments2 Bedroom F2BR,2BA$3.21
2167 Casa Grande St2167 Casa Grande St1BR,1BA$3.75
1172 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit Upstairs apt in four plex1172 E Orange Grove Blvd2BR,1BA$3.67
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.96
918 E Topeka St, Unit 2918 E Topeka St2BR,1BA$3.56
THEOAllen1BR,1BA$3.81
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Sage1BR,1BA$3.11
418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4418 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$3.21
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82
1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 13161316 N Dominion Ave1BR,1BA$3.89

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $2,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in North East Pasadena is 585 E Washington Blvd which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in North East Pasadena costs $4,969.

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 3 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 $337 which is $4,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Pasadena.

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