
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (86 Rentals)


1770 N Sierra Bonita Ave

625 E Del Mar Blvd

115 N Parkwood Ave

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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316, Unit 1316

580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

330-350 Waldo Ave

148 Catalina Ave

831 Merrett Dr
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Mayville Terrace

777 E Villa St

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

760 Earlham St

335 S Los Robles Ave

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261 Parke St

529 S Madison Ave

190 S Marengo Ave

110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 15
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The Foothills at Eaton Canyon

255 Oakland Ave

293 N Hill Ave, Unit 3

1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house, Unit Guest house

59 N Oak Ave

Heritage Square Senior Apartments

533 S Hudson Ave

93 N Holliston Ave

Hudson Gardens

255-265 Grandview St
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1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

172 E Claremont St

1193 Washington Blvd

73 S Michigan Ave

550 Catalina Ave

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave

The Villas

132 N Allen Ave

Villa Robles Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave
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567 N Holliston Ave

El Molino Terrace

mic130

241 S Hudson Ave

815 E Villa St

Wright Avenue Apartments

1091 N Lake Ave

400-420 N. Oakland Ave

490 Maylin Street

Ely House
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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Heights Studio Apartments | $2,643 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Orange Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $1,350 | $5,813 |
| Orange Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,199 | $1,999 | $8,287 |
| Orange Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,215 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOrange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Ranked #12
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orange Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange Heights is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Orange Heights is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Orange Heights costs $4,696.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange 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 31 regular apartments in Orange 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 Orange Heights?
Cheap apartments in Orange Heights have an average cost of $412 which is $4,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange Heights.
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