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

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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,578
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Trio Apartments
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$2,586 - $4,161
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,732 - $7,275
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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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MW Lofts
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$2,870 - $7,055
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$2,870 - $7,055

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MW Lofts

218 N El Molino 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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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101

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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Oak Knoll Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Knoll Apartments

267 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101

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267 S Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 Oakland Ave

255 Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101

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495 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

495 S Madison Ave

495 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 N. Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

275 N. Oakland

275 N Oakland 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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147 Oak Knoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Oak Knoll Ave

147 Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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167 S Oak Knoll Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

167 S Oak Knoll Ave

167 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S hudson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

533 S hudson Ave

533 S hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Madison Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison Apartments

158 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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285 N. Oakland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

285 N. Oakland

285 N Oakland 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 $1,460. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,460
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
ThistleStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$2,495
Trio ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$2,586
Los Robles ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,589
City PlaceGalileo1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MW Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.98
Alur Apartments2 Bedroom F2BR,2BA$3.23
540 S El Molino Ave, Unit 542540 S El Molino Ave2BR,1BA$3.70
The HudsonE-B12BR,2BA$3.85
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
Los Robles ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
City PlaceGalileo1BR,1BA$3.76
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.59
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Playhouse Village, Pasadena, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $2,732.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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