Cheap Homes for Rent in Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $1,700 (19 Rentals)

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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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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 $1,400. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the The Modern Monastery: 2BD/2BTH Model at The William on Sunset starting at $3,145 with a $2.99 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.
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
The William on SunsetThe Modern Monastery: 2BD/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.99
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
Molino HouseEl Molino House-71BR,1BA$2.99
Mid-Century Pasadena Style with Modern Interiors2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
105 S El Molino Ave, Unit 2105 S El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$3.16
wil1951BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1573 N Mar Vista Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 833 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,545. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $1,750 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Playhouse District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Playhouse District ranges from $1,750 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,538.

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