
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)
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1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129

1712 N Sierra Bonita Ave

Hudson Gardens

Wright Avenue Apartments
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1193 Washington Blvd

550 Catalina Ave

Prescott 5

Villa Capri Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

567 N Holliston Ave
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Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

815 E Villa St

lak109

Tempo North Apartments
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400-420 N. Oakland Ave

296 Oakland Apartments
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 | $2,202 | $1,250 | $2,729 |
| North East Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $1,745 | $3,995 |
| North East Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $2,245 | $4,745 |
| North East Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,935 | $4,734 | $5,035 |
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There are currently 20 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. Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East Pasadena area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value North East Pasadena apartment is the A1 Model at Pasadena Gateway Villas starting at $4,970 with a $4.22 price per square foot in the Downtown 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 | $2.74 |
| Pasadena Gateway Villas | A1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.22 |
| 396 N Mentor Ave, Unit 396 | 396 N Mentor Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 1468 Corson St, Unit A | 1468 Corson St | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| 775 Elmira St, Unit 775 | 775 Elmira St | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Altadena | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129 | 1129 E Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.39 |
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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 $2,250.
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 $1,895, while the average apartment in North East Pasadena costs $4,984.
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 21 regular apartments in North East Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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