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

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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 Apartments

The Somerset

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

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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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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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 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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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo 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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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, 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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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Parke Pasadena
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parke Pasadena

271 Parke StPasadena, CA 91101
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Hacienda Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Garden

529-541 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison 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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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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Michigan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Michigan Apartments

165 N Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
1685 N Summit Ave137 E Penn St. APT 1371BR,1BA$1,900
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
La Villa Lake - 55 + and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$2,080
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
THEOPenny2BR,2BA$3.33
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Madison Court Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.84
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1613 E Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85

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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!

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

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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