Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Knoll Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (34 Rentals)

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953 Marengo Ave
Studio Apartments

953 Marengo Ave

953 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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290 E Glenarm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

290 E Glenarm St

290 E Glenarm StPasadena, CA 91106
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960 S Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

960 S Marengo Ave

960 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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260-264 Alpine St
1 to 2 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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429 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

429 Garfield Ave

429 Garfield AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1730 Grevelia St
Studio Apartments

1730 Grevelia St

1730 Grevelia StSouth 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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1748 State St
Studio Apartments

1748 State St

1748 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1812 Hardison Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1812 Hardison Pl

1812 Hardison PlSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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720-722 Park Ave
Studio Apartments

720-722 Park Ave

720-722 Park AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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Hardison Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hardison Terrace

1818 Hardison PlSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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252 Mockingbird Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

252 Mockingbird Ln

252 Mockingbird LnSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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310 Mockingbird Ln
Studio Apartments

310 Mockingbird Ln

310 Mockingbird LnSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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710 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

710 Park Ave

710 Park AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Park Lane
1 to 2 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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Amberwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1601-& 1627 Amberwood 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1733 Ellincourt Dr

1733 Ellincourt DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1745 Grevelia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Grevelia St

1745 Grevelia StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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306 Mockingbird Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

306 Mockingbird Ln

306 Mockingbird LnSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Grevelia Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grevelia Apartments

1734-1740 Grevelia StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA1BR,1BA$2,295
EllinCourt2x12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.71
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$3.19

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