Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $900 (147 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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760 Earlham St
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200
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760 Earlham St

760 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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Pasadena Gateway Villas
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$2,220 - $4,950
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$2,197 - $4,927
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290 N Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$2,295

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420 S Madison Ave, Unit 217

420 S Madison Ave
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Trio Apartments
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$2,385 - $4,260
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$2,380 - $4,255
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$2,396 - $5,284
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$2,354 - $5,242
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Westgate Apartments
$2,594 - $3,879
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$2,585 - $3,870
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Westgate Apartments

231 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Holly Street Village
$2,645 - $10,005
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$2,640 - $10,000
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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Cheapest Available Playhouse District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Playhouse District 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 $1,500. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
ThistleMicroStudio,1BA$1,700
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,825
148 Catalina Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.73 price per square foot 215 S Hudson Ave Model at 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.73
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574574 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
285 N. Oakland2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.70
430 N Chester Ave430 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.81
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736736 Santa Barbara St1BR,1BA$2.63
1129 E Maple St, Unit 11291129 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Playhouse District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Playhouse District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Playhouse District is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Playhouse District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Playhouse District Apartment is $1,825 at 400-420 N. Oakland Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Playhouse District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Playhouse District is starting from $2,595 at 305 California Blvd.

What is the most affordable Playhouse District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Playhouse District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Gateway Villas and starts from $4,850.

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