
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (32 Rentals)


Prescott 5

Aqua Courtyard Suites

81 N Greenwood Ave

1536 N Dominion Ave

275 N Oakland Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave

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255 S Madison Ave
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211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 4

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267 S Madison Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

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279 N Euclid Ave

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2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

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The Historic Stanley

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1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen, Unit Studio with full kitchen

1730 Asbury Dr

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The Somerset

Molino Del Mar

Oakland Apartments

Villa Capri Apartments

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides

Orange Grove

241 S Hudson Ave

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Tempo North Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

200 S Madison Ave

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

267 S Madison Ave

The Hallie

450 Los Robles Ave
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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 Pasadena Studios which is listed at $1,350, 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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