Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $3,400 (7 Rentals)

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property at 270 E Penn St

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270 E Penn St

PasadenaCA91104

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Cheapest Available Northwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1685 N Summit Ave priced from $2,200. 278 E Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,649. Here are the most affordable Northwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2,649
1255 Sunset Ave3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$4,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Pasadena, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Pasadena area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at 278 E Washington Blvd in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Northwest Pasadena apartment is the 1505 N Raymond Ave Model at 1505 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2A starting at $2,150 with a $2.39 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$2.86
1505 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2A1505 N Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$2.39
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
1685 N Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Pasadena?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $4,950. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Pasadena ranging from $3,400 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Pasadena ranges from $3,400 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,925.

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