
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Pasadena area of Pasadena.


1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

1910-1918 Lincoln Ave

267 Del Monte St

1577 N Fair Oaks Ave

1145 N Summit Ave

401 E Washington Blvd

1599 N Raymond Ave

1286 Los Robles Ave
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1108 N Raymond Ave

1286 N Summit Ave

1241-1255 N Los Robles Ave

1924 Lincoln Ave

1062 N Summit Ave

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The Sweetzer Phoenix

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1455 Raymond Ave
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1050 Summit Ave

1279 N Los Robles Ave

1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

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Los Robles

Kings Villages

1401 N Los Robles Ave
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1091-1109 N Los Robles Ave

Garfield Palms

Fair Oaks Apartments

Villa Washington

Rosewood Court

Summit View Apartment

Raymond Apartments

2165 Woodbury Rd

2107-2129 1/2 Raymond Ave
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2165 Raymond Ave

2099 Raymond Ave
Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Pasadena Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $1,000 | $1,650 |
| Northwest Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,750 | $1,950 |
| Northwest Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,745 | $3,260 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 1685-1697 1/2 Summit St / 109-137 E. Penn St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| 1030 N Raymond Ave | 1030 N Raymond Ave | Studio ,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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