
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Knoll area of Pasadena.


953 Marengo Ave

290 E Glenarm St

960 S Marengo Ave

260-264 Alpine St

253 E Glenarm St

975 S Marengo Ave

EllinCourt
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Palm Gardens Apartments

429 Garfield Ave

1730 Grevelia St

1734 Ellincourt Dr

1748 State St

1812 Hardison Pl

1841,1843 Clark/614 Strat

720-722 Park Ave
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Hardison Terrace

252 Mockingbird Ln

310 Mockingbird Ln

710 Park Ave

Park Lane

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The Hardison

Amberwood Apartments
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1724 State St

300 Mockingbird Ln

1733 Ellincourt Dr

1745 Grevelia St

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306 Mockingbird Ln

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Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Knoll?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Oak Knoll 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $2,200 | $2,895 |
| Oak Knoll 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $2,300 | $2,850 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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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 $2,295. Here are the most affordable Oak Knoll apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 AA | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| EllinCourt | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Knoll, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Knoll area is the $2.77 price per square foot 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Oak Knoll apartment is the 2x1 Model at EllinCourt starting at $2,300 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Raymond Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Knoll apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Gardens Apartments | 2x1 900sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| EllinCourt | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 AA patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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