Cheap Homes for Rent in the Playhouse District Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (20 Rentals)

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property at 330 Cordova St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
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property at 355 S Marengo Ave
$2,495

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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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355 S Marengo Ave, Unit 304

355 S Marengo Ave
PasadenaCA91101

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property at 874 S Marengo Ave
$2,625

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Base Rent$2,625
Total Monthly Price$2,625
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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874 S Marengo Ave, Unit 10

874 S Marengo 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 Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,450. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,460
550 S Los Robles0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,794
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2096 starting at $2,700 with a $2.35 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.
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
20962BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.35
147 Oak Knoll Ave2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.72
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
271 Parke St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.97
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
236 S Mentor Ave236 S Mentor Ave1BR,1BA$2.80
250 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 842 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $10,085. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,540.

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