
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (56 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

Prescott 5

1536 N Dominion Ave

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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316, Unit 1316

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2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

595 Buckeye St, Unit 4

1431.5 Allen Ave, Unit 1431.5

831 Merrett Dr
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760 Earlham St

260 N Oak Ave, Unit 3

1730 Asbury Dr

The Foothills at Eaton Canyon

999 Locust St, Unit 17

293 N Hill Ave, Unit 3

1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house, Unit Guest house

Pasadena Gateway Villas

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729 Locust St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4

574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

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Luxe Pasadena

999 Locust St, Unit 21

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614 N Madison Ave, Unit 614, Unit 614

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The Hudson

333 N Hill Ave, Unit 205, Unit 205

731 E Washington Blvd, Unit 2

1635 E Washington Blvd, Unit Apt. A

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City Place
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THEO

Hudson Gardens

Wright Avenue Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

550 Catalina Ave

Villa Capri Apartments

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

250 N Oakland Ave

567 N Holliston Ave

Cottages D' Caroline
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Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

1091 N Lake Ave

815 E Villa St

Oakland Gardens

Tempo North Apartments

296 Oakland Apartments

435 N Wilson Ave

612 Washington Blvd

Catalina Isle Apartments

734 Mountain St
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North East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North East Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,014 | $1,350 | $2,800 |
| North East Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,700 | $4,668 |
| North East Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $2,250 | $4,695 |
| North East Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $4,500 | $4,903 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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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. Prescott 5 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable North East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Studios | Studio 60% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Prescott 5 | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 777 E Villa St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 760 Earlham St | 8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Pasadena area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value North East Pasadena apartment is the 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.30 |
| Alur Apartments | 2 Bedroom F | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Altadena | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4 | 418 N Chester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 729 Locust St, Unit 5 | 729 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 760 Earlham St | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 777 E Villa St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1 | 573 N Mar Vista Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| Prescott 5 | studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in North East Pasadena is 777 E Villa St which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in North East Pasadena costs $4,633.
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 14 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 $462 which is $4,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East Pasadena.
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