Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Raymond Hill Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
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255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cheapest Available Raymond Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Raymond Hill area of Pasadena, 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 $1,350. Here are the most affordable Raymond Hill apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
131 S Avenue 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Raymond Hill, CA

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Raymond Hill area is the $2.24 price per square foot 521 Upstairs Model at 521 N Marguerita Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Raymond Hill apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Raymond Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$2.72
Molino HouseEl Molino House-71BR,1BA$2.99
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
570 N Los Robles Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.71
Pasadena Park PlaceThe Plaza1BR,1BA$3.08
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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Raymond Hill, Pasadena, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raymond Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Raymond Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Raymond Hill is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raymond Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Raymond Hill is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Raymond Hill costs $4,956.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Raymond Hill?

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 8 regular apartments in Raymond Hill 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 Raymond Hill?

Cheap apartments in Raymond Hill have an average cost of $211 which is $4,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raymond Hill.

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