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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
property at 1071 E Howard St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1071 E Howard St

PasadenaCA91104
property at 330 S Mentor Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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330 S Mentor Ave, Unit 107

330 S Mentor Ave
PasadenaCA91106

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property at 2007 E Villa St

$2,550 - $2,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2007 E Villa St

PasadenaCA91107
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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 Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Orange Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,675
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Orange Heights apartment is the 2 BD, 2 BA Model at Altadena Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Christmas Tree Lane 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.
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 2 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.85
1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12631259 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
2115 Marengo Ave, Unit A2115 Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange Heights?

There are currently 1349 Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $10,240. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange Heights ranging from $1,600 to $6,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange Heights ranges from $1,600 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,788.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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