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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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.
Alur Apartments2 Bedroom F2BR,2BA$3.21
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
350 S Oakland2bd 2ba2BR,2BA$2.57
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.97
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.15
wil1951BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.05
418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4418 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$3.21
454 S Oak Knoll Ave, Unit 6454 S Oak Knoll Ave1BR,1BA$3.12
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 836 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,300. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $1,700 to $5,000.

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 $1,700 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,441.

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