Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (16 Rentals)

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260-264 Alpine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

260-264 Alpine St

264 Alpine StPasadena, CA 91106
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253 E Glenarm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

253 E Glenarm St

253 E Glenarm StPasadena, CA 91106
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Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

1760 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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The Hardison
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hardison

1810 Hardison PlSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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EllinCourt
2 Bedroom Apartments

EllinCourt

1715 Ellincourt DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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429 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

429 Garfield Ave

429 Garfield AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Amberwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1601-& 1627 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1734 Ellincourt Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1734 Ellincourt Dr

1734 Ellincourt DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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South Pasadena Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pasadena Heights

435 Garfield AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1724 State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 State St

1724 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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300 Mockingbird Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

300 Mockingbird Ln

300 Mockingbird LnSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1733 Ellincourt Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Ellincourt Dr

1733 Ellincourt DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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1812 Hardison Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1812 Hardison Pl

1812 Hardison PlSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Knoll Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Knoll area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Gardens Apartments priced from $2,200. Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,390. Here are the most affordable Oak Knoll apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+11BR,1BA$2,390
Park View Arbor ApartmentsJacaranda-91BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Knoll, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Knoll area is the $3.00 price per square foot Jacaranda-9 Model at Park View Arbor Apartments in the in the Raymond Hill neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Oak Knoll apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Knoll apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park View Arbor ApartmentsJacaranda-91BR,1BA$3.00
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+11BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oak Knoll Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Knoll Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Knoll?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Knoll is Palm Gardens Apartments which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Oak Knoll costs $4,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Knoll?

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 8 regular apartments in Oak Knoll that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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