Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (78 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Hudson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Gardens

1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101

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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Thistle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Thistle

262 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orange Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orange Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,120. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Orange Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,120
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,833
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $2.62 price per square foot Raymond Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,815. The second greatest value Orange Heights apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St starting at $2,495 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CataniaRaymond Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.62
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
992 Emerson St, Unit #996992 Emerson St3BR,1BA$2.50
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.02
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1613 E Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.98
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85

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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Orange Heights, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Orange Heights Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Orange Heights is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Orange Heights costs $6,800.

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 8 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 $181 which is $6,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange Heights.

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