Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (53 Rentals)

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1030 N Raymond Ave
$1,650 - $1,750
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1030 N Raymond Ave

1030 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,745 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $2,545
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison 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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Hudson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Gardens

1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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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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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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343 Madison Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101

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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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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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275 Marengo Ave
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275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
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241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison 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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1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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815 E Villa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, 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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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Tempo North Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tempo North Apartments

830 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91104
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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Prospect Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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. 533 S Hudson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Prospect Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1,000
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better LivingR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
255 S Madison AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Park, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Park area is the $2.78 price per square foot 582 N Oakland Ave Model at 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Prospect Park apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION starting at $3,700 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave582 N Oakland Ave3BR,2BA$2.78
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.74
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.58
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1.43
882 Euclid N Ave, Unit A882 Euclid N Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
1129 E Maple St, Unit 11291129 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.49
Arpeggio1x1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Eastern Los Angeles. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,825.

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 $4,999.

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 33 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 $410 which is $4,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Park.

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