Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $900 (67 Rentals)

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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles 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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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio 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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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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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

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

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S 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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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson 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 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Parke Pasadena
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Hacienda Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Garden

529-541 S El Molino 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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Michigan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Michigan Apartments

165 N Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106

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 Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,325. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
435 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,166
El Molino South1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$2,195
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$2,199
The HallieA1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $3.33 price per square foot Penny Model at THEO in the in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at 780 Earlham St starting at $3,095 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the West Central 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.
THEOPenny2BR,2BA$3.33
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
615 El MolinoOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.48
El Molino South1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$3.38
435 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.67
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

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 Aqua Courtyard Suites listed at $1,325.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Playhouse District Apartment is $981 at Arpeggio.

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 $2,495 at Pasadena Gateway Villas.

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 $3,030.

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