
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Olive Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (13 Rentals)


Prescott 5

Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N Oakland Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave

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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd
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255 S Madison Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olive Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Olive Heights Studio Apartments | $2,622 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Olive Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,875 | $5,685 |
| Olive Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $2,300 | $7,818 |
| Olive Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,342 | $3,789 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olive Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olive Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olive Heights is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olive Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Olive Heights is Pasadena Studios which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Olive Heights costs $4,677.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olive Heights?
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 33 regular apartments in Olive Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olive Heights?
Cheap apartments in Olive Heights have an average cost of $469 which is $4,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olive Heights.
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