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

853-861 N Raymond Ave

2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

160 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Unit # 5

279 N Euclid Ave

Hacienda Garden
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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 |
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Orange Heights Studio Apartments | $3,051 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Orange Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,700 | $5,318 |
Orange Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,295 | $990 | $7,610 |
Orange Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,599 | $3,000 | $6,643 |
Orange Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
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There are currently 78 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1,120 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Hacienda Garden | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Catania | Raymond Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.62 |
27 E Montana St | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
992 Emerson St, Unit #996 | 992 Emerson St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Arpeggio | 2x2 ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1 | 613 E Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOrange Heights, Pasadena, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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