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$2,350

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2155 Summit Ave

AltadenaCA91001

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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 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
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
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$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,500. 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$1.99
1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 11561156 E Orange Grove Blvd1BR,1BA$1.77
456 FLATS2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.52
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.68
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.58
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.74
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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

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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange Heights?

There are currently 1358 Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,260 to $10,000. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange Heights ranging from $1,250 to $7,400.

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 $1,250 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,228.

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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