Cheap Homes for Rent in Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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property at 470 S Los Robles Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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470 S Los Robles Ave, Unit 11

470 S Los Robles Ave
PasadenaCA91101
property at 181 S Marengo Ave

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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181 S Marengo Ave, Unit 10

181 S Marengo Ave
PasadenaCA91101
property at 175 S Lake Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 S Lake Ave, Unit 406

175 S Lake Ave
PasadenaCA91101
property at 681 Mira Monte Pl

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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681 Mira Monte Pl

PasadenaCA91101
property at 77 N Michigan Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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77 N Michigan Ave, Unit 3

77 N Michigan Ave
PasadenaCA91106

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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. 533 S Hudson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1,000
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.78 price per square foot 582 N Oakland Ave Model at 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,700 with a $2.74 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.
582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave582 N Oakland Ave3BR,2BA$2.78
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.74
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
255 Oakland Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1.43
1129 E Maple St, Unit 11291129 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.49
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
Arpeggio1x1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56

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 $1,260 to $10,005. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $1,350 to $5,200.

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 $1,350 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,177.

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