Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Playhouse Village Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,000 (63 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,593
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Trio Apartments
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$2,606 - $4,161
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,729 - $3,819
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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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THEO
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$2,928 - $3,028
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THEO

289 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,989 - $5,550
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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
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533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Somerset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
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343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
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250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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200 S Madison Ave
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200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Oak Knoll Apartments
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Oak Knoll Apartments

267 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
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267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Mayville Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayville Terrace

250 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Hallie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hallie

350 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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450 Los Robles Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

450 Los Robles Ave

450 Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101

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228-230 S Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Royal del Mar
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 Oakland Ave
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255 Oakland Ave

255 Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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495 S Madison Ave
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495 S Madison Ave

495 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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303 N. Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 N. Oakland

303 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Oakland Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Manor

241 Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Green Leaf Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Green Leaf Apartments

251 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Playhouse Village, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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 $1,350. 170 N El Molino Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Playhouse Village apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
ThistleStudioStudio,1BA$2,224
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,291
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
285 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,383
Trio ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$2,606

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Playhouse Village, CA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Playhouse Village area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom F Model at Alur Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Playhouse Village apartment is the El Molino House-7 Model at Molino House starting at $2,695 with a $2.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alur Apartments2 Bedroom F2BR,2BA$3.21
Molino HouseEl Molino House-71BR,1BA$2.99
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
City PlaceRussell2BR,1BA$3.75
THEOAllen1BR,1BA$3.81
275 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.15
285 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.29
729 Locust St, Unit 5729 Locust St2BR,1BA$3.07
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.80
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

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Playhouse Village, Pasadena, CA

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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 $2,606.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Playhouse Village?

The cheapest apartment in Playhouse Village is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Playhouse Village costs $4,770.

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 5 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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