Cheap Homes for Rent in Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $1,800 (17 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,105. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,105
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.50 price per square foot 992 Emerson St Model at 992 Emerson St, Unit #996 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2x2 ER Model at Arpeggio starting at $1,105 with a $1.01 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.
992 Emerson St, Unit #996992 Emerson St3BR,1BA$2.50
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.01
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.15
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 834 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $10,000. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $1,800 to $11,500.

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 $1,800 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,973.

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