
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (34 Rentals)


Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N Oakland Ave

330-350 Waldo Ave

190 S Marengo Ave

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255 S Madison Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave

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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34, Unit 34
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The Historic Stanley

999 Locust St, Unit 17

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Westgate Apartments

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Andalucia

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Residences at Westgate
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The Somerset

Molino Del Mar

Oakland Apartments

Villa Capri Apartments

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides
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241 S Hudson Ave

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Madison Court Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

200 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison Ave

The Hallie
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450 Los Robles Ave

Terraces at Paseo Colorado
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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 | $2,726 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Playhouse District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $1,375 | $6,392 |
| Playhouse District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $2,250 | $8,528 |
| Playhouse District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,623 | $3,879 | $6,428 |
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse District?
The cheapest apartment in Playhouse District is Pasadena Studios which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Playhouse District costs $4,330.
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 38 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 $412 which is $3,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Playhouse District.
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