Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (68 Rentals)
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Prospect Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prospect Park Studio Apartments | $3,099 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
Prospect Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $1,700 | $5,245 |
Prospect Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $2,200 | $7,018 |
Prospect Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $3,650 | $6,652 |
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Cheapest Available Prospect Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prospect Park 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 $1,373. Here are the most affordable Prospect Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
1685 N Summit Ave | 137 E Penn St. APT 137 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Park, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Park area is the $2.24 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Prospect Park apartment is the Penny Model at THEO starting at $3,875 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 E Montana St | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
THEO | Penny | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
780 Earlham St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Madison Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1 | 613 E Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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Getting Around the Prospect Park Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Prospect Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Prospect Park is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prospect Park?
The cheapest apartment in Prospect Park is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Prospect Park costs $4,847.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prospect Park?
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 Prospect Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Prospect Park?
Cheap apartments in Prospect Park have an average cost of $227 which is $4,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Park.
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