Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (75 Rentals)

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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101

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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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255 S Madison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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132 N Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

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

275 Marengo Ave

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

44 N Oak Ave

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

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103

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241 S Hudson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison 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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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Sycamore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

131 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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 $1,105. Pasadena Studios 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,105
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better LivingR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
330-350 Waldo AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
The Historic Stanley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,950
320 E Del Mar Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Orange Heights apartment is the 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd Model at 1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1156 starting at $2,300 with a $1.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.10
1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 11561156 E Orange Grove Blvd1BR,1BA$1.77
456 FLATS2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.52
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.68
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.01
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.58
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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!

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 mic130 which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Orange Heights costs $5,075.

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 40 regular apartments in Orange Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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