Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (56 Rentals)

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Westgate Apartments
$2,794 - $3,879
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Westgate Apartments

231 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Residences at Westgate
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$2,790 - $3,890
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Residences at Westgate

165 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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75GLEN
1 Bedroom Apartments

75GLEN

75 W Glenarm StPasadena, CA 91105

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125 Hulburt St
Studio Apartments

125 Hulburt St

125 Hulburt StPasadena, CA 91105
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Delacey Place
Studio Apartments

Delacey Place

254 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Delacey at Green
Studio Apartments

Delacey at Green

111 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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135 W Bellevue Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 W Bellevue Dr

135 W Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91105
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Jamieson Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamieson Place

100-112 S Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91105
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144-146 Avenue 64
2 Bedroom Apartments

144-146 Avenue 64

144-146 Avenue 64Pasadena, CA 91105

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80 Grace Ter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Grace Ter

80 Grace TerPasadena, CA 91105
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65 Arlington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Arlington Dr

65 Arlington DrPasadena, CA 91105
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Number 89
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Number 89

89 Hurlbut StPasadena, CA 91105
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14 North Fair Oaks
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14 North Fair Oaks

14 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Catania
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania

277 W Green StPasadena, CA 91105
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Grove Manor
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Manor

232 S Orange GrovePasadena, CA 91105
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83 Melrose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

83 Melrose Ave

83 Melrose AvePasadena, CA 91105
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615-629 S Pasadena Ave
Studio Apartments

615-629 S Pasadena Ave

615-629 S Pasadena AvePasadena, CA 91105
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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64 W Dayton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

64 W Dayton St

64 W Dayton StPasadena, CA 91105

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1608 Amberwood Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1608 Amberwood Dr

1608 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1664 Amberwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 Amberwood Dr

1664 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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188 Cedarcrest Dr
Studio Apartments

188 Cedarcrest Dr

188 Cedarcrest DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1607 Amberwood Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

1607 Amberwood Dr

1607 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1670 Amberwood Dr
Studio Apartments

1670 Amberwood Dr

1670 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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322 Raymondale Dr
Studio Apartments

322 Raymondale Dr

322 Raymondale DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Tropical Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropical Gardens

1675 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Amberwood Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Drive

1653 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Arroyo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Arroyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments priced from $2,625. Residences at Westgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,790. Here are the most affordable South Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,625
Residences at WestgateE2Studio,1BA$2,790
APT MESSINA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,595
APT PALERMO2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,600
AMLI Old PasadenaA3b1BR,1BA$3,654
Westgate ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3,879
Orange Grove Circle2 Bed 2 Bath 510-2202BR,2BA$5,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 Model at Orange Grove Circle in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $5,035. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the B1 Model at Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments starting at $4,178 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Arroyo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orange Grove Circle2 Bed 2 Bath 510-2202BR,2BA$3.30
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.38
Westgate ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$3.54
APT PALERMO2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.10
APT MESSINA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.09
AMLI Old PasadenaA31BR,1BA$5.20
Residences at WestgateE2Studio ,1BA$4.46

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South Arroyo, 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 South Arroyo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Arroyo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Arroyo is under $5,035.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Arroyo?

The cheapest apartment in South Arroyo is Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments which is listed at $2,622, while the average apartment in South Arroyo costs $4,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Arroyo?

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 15 regular apartments in South Arroyo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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