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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 $1,505. Here are the most affordable Playhouse District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
275 N. Oakland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,833
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Playhouse District area is the $1.78 price per square foot 438 N Chester Ave Model at 438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value Playhouse District apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $4,000 with a $2.97 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.
438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438438 N Chester Ave3BR,1BA$1.78
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.97
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
The Madison ApartmentsSECOND FLOOR #2042BR,2BA$2.90
529 S Madison Ave, Unit 11529 S Madison Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
200 S Madison AveUpper Corner Unit 1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.18
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Playhouse District

What type of rentals are currently available in Playhouse District?

There are currently 838 Apartments for Rent in Playhouse District, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $10,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Playhouse District ranging from $2,300 to $5,500.

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 $2,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,299.

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