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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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$1,445 - $1,600Studio Apartments Available Now
Aqua Courtyard Suites
1299 E Green StPasadena, CA 91106
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$1,505Studio Apartments Available Now
Pasadena Studios
280 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$1,750 - $2,400Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
330-350 Waldo Ave
330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$1,850 - $2,600Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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$1,950 - $2,2501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
320 E Del Mar Blvd
320 E Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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275 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
440 N Madison Ave
PasadenaCA91101
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456 E Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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Playhouse District, Pasadena, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Playhouse District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse District Studio Apartments | $2,752 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Playhouse District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $1,800 | $5,170 |
| Playhouse District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,249 | $2,475 | $7,847 |
| Playhouse District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,065 | $4,560 | $6,575 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 439 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 439 S Catalina St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Brookmore Apartments | Premium Studio Options | Studio,1BA | $1,914 |
| 435 N Euclid Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.76 price per square foot 90 N Michigan Ave Model at 90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 105 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 285 N. Oakland starting at $2,842 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 105 | 90 N Michigan Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 285 N. Oakland | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.99 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 570 Los Robles | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 303 N. Oakland | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 275 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| wil195 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Playhouse District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Playhouse District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Playhouse District is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse District?
The cheapest apartment in Playhouse District is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Playhouse District costs $4,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Playhouse District?
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 32 regular apartments in Playhouse District 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 Playhouse District?
Cheap apartments in Playhouse District have an average cost of $811 which is $4,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Playhouse District.
Expert Rental Resources
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