
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse Village Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)
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160 S El Molino Ave

735 Locust St, Unit 6

665 Cordova St, Unit 3

300 N El Molino Ave, Unit 126

Thistle

529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

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Andalucia

156 S Oakland Ave

350 S Oakland
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Trio Apartments

721 Cordova St, Unit 9

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City Place

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105 S El Molino Ave, Unit 3

Madison House

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MW Lofts

The Somerset

Molino Del Mar

343 Madison Ave

Oakland Apartments
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250 N Oakland Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

El Molino Terrace

161 S Madison Ave

Ely House

Oak Knoll Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

518 S. El Molino Apartments

Madison Court Apartments

296 Oakland Apartments
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703-719 E California Blvd

267 S Madison Ave

Mayville Terrace

The Hallie

450 Los Robles Ave

228-230 S Oakland Ave

Le Vieux Carre Apartments

Royal del Mar

270-280 S Oakland Ave

255 Oakland Ave
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495 S Madison Ave

275 N. Oakland

303 N. Oakland

Oakland Manor

147 Oak Knoll Ave

167 S Oak Knoll Ave

533 S hudson Ave

The Madison Apartments

285 N. Oakland

220-222 S Oakland Ave
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Playhouse Village, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Playhouse Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Village Studio Apartments | $2,418 | $1,460 | $3,400 |
| Playhouse Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,550 | $4,167 |
| Playhouse Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $2,595 | $5,950 |
| Playhouse Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,783 | $4,875 | $7,055 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Playhouse Village Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Playhouse Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Playhouse Village area of Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,460. Oak Knoll Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Playhouse Village apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Studios | Studio 60% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Thistle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 529-541 S. El Molino Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Trio Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $2,586 |
| Los Robles Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,589 |
| City Place | Galileo | 1BR,1BA | $2,732 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse Village, CA
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse Village area is the $3.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at MW Lofts in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,760. The second greatest value Playhouse Village apartment is the 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments starting at $3,725 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Playhouse Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MW Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.98 |
| Alur Apartments | 2 Bedroom F | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| 540 S El Molino Ave, Unit 542 | 540 S El Molino Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| The Hudson | E-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.85 |
| 529-541 S. El Molino Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Los Robles Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| City Place | Galileo | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.72 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Playhouse Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Playhouse Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Playhouse Village is under $2,732.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse Village?
The cheapest apartment in Playhouse Village is Oak Knoll Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Playhouse Village costs $3,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Playhouse Village?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Playhouse Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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