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property at 532 El Dorado St

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532 El Dorado 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. Pasadena Studios 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 BR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
ThistleMicroStudio,1BA$1,650
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.71 price per square foot 259 N Chester Ave Model at 259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 215 S Hudson Ave Model at 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01 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.
259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1259 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.71
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 01215 S Hudson Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.73
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
369 Waldo Ave, Unit 5369 Waldo Ave2BR,2BA$2.99
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
736 Santa Barbara St, Unit 736736 Santa Barbara St1BR,1BA$2.63
255 Oakland Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
Mayville Terrace1br 1 ba1BR,1BA$2.98
Arpeggio1x1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 841 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,541. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $2,245 to $4,300.

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 $2,245 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,372.

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