
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (77 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N. Oakland

79 S Parkwood Ave, Unit Parkwood Studio

409 N Los Robles Ave

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

330-350 Waldo Ave

720 N Marengo Ave

279 N Euclid Ave
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181 S Marengo Ave, Unit Unit 5

1712 N Sierra Bonita Ave

530 N Wilson Ave

The Historic Stanley

320 E Del Mar Blvd

335 S Los Robles Ave

93 N Holliston Ave

Hudson Gardens

255-265 Grandview St

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The Somerset

1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave

255 S Madison Ave

343 Madison Ave

Molino Del Mar

1193 Washington Blvd

73 S Michigan Ave

550 Catalina Ave

Prescott 5

1590 N Fair Oaks Ave
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Villa Capri Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

Villa Robles Apartments

The Villas

1401 N Los Robles Ave

275 Marengo Ave

250 N Oakland Ave

44 N Oak Ave

Orange Grove
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Oakland Summit Apartments

567 N Holliston Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

El Molino Terrace

lak109

161 S Madison Ave

815 E Villa St

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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 | $2,583 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Orange Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $1,785 | $5,207 |
| Orange Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,270 | $2,250 | $7,828 |
| Orange Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,528 | $2,850 | $6,652 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Orange Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orange Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 439 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Orange Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 439 S Catalina St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| lak109 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Orange Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,300 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06 | 215 S Hudson Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.64 |
| 80 S Meridith Ave, Unit 6 | 80 S Meridith Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 285 N. Oakland | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Best Local Schools in Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,950.
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 $4,895.
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 42 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 $661 which is $4,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange Heights.
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