Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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267 Del Monte St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

267 Del Monte St

267 Del Monte StPasadena, CA 91103
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1145 N Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1145 N Summit Ave

1145 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1599 N Raymond Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1599 N Raymond Ave

1599 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

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1108 N Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1108 N Raymond Ave

1108 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1286 N Summit Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1286 N Summit Ave

1286 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1924 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1924 Lincoln Ave

1924 Lincoln AvePasadena, CA 91103
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1062 N Summit Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1062 N Summit Ave

1062 N Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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The Sweetzer Phoenix
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sweetzer Phoenix

1140-1142 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1455 Raymond Ave
Studio Apartments

1455 Raymond Ave

1455 Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

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1050 Summit Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Summit Ave

1050 Summit AvePasadena, CA 91103
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La Pintoresca
Studio Apartments

La Pintoresca

1235 La Pintoresca DrPasadena, CA 91103
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Los Robles
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

1455 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Kings Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villages

1141-1185 N Fraser AlyPasadena, CA 91103
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Garfield Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Palms

1293 N Garfield AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Fair Oaks  Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

1730 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Villa Washington
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Washington

264 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Rosewood Court
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Court

1888 Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
Senior Living
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Raymond Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

2104 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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2165 Woodbury Rd
Studio Apartments

2165 Woodbury Rd

2165 Woodbury RdAltadena, CA 91001
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2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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2165 Raymond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2165 Raymond Ave

2165 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001
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2099 Raymond Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2099 Raymond Ave

2099 Raymond AveAltadena, CA 91001

Cheapest Available Northwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,245
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Pasadena, CA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Pasadena area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at 278 E Washington Blvd in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Northwest Pasadena apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St starting at $2,245 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.58
1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.24
1030 N Raymond Ave1030 N Raymond AveStudio ,1BA$3.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Pasadena Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Pasadena Apartment is $2,245 at 1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Pasadena is starting from $2,645 at 278 E Washington Blvd.

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