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

APT PALERMO

APT MESSINA

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Residences at Westgate

75GLEN

155-169 W Green St

490 Maylin Street

The Raymond Renaissance
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Delacey Place

125 Hulburt St

Delacey at Green

135 W Bellevue Dr

Jamieson Place

Central Park Apartments

295 W California Blvd

Dayton Street Lofts

365 California Blvd

144-146 Avenue 64
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80 Grace Ter

130-140 N Fair Oaks Ave

Villas & Terraces at Ambassador Gardens

Residential Condominium

65 Arlington Dr

359 W Del Mar Blvd

California West Apartments

Number 89

800-816 S Orange Grove Blvd

1021 Grove
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Catania

14 North Fair Oaks

Historic Castle Green Hotel & Apartments

83 Melrose Ave

South Orange Grove 20

Grove Manor

Casa California Apartments

615-629 S Pasadena Ave

Orange Grove

64 W Dayton St
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188 Cedarcrest Dr

1607 Amberwood Dr

230 Fair Oaks Ave Apartments

1670 Amberwood Dr

1613 Raymond Hill Rd

322 Raymondale Dr

Tropical Gardens

Amberwood Drive
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South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Arroyo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Arroyo Studio Apartments | $2,894 | $2,492 | $4,415 |
| South Arroyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $2,543 | $5,685 |
| South Arroyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $3,595 | $7,818 |
| South Arroyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,558 | $8,184 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South Arroyo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Arroyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments priced from $2,492. APT PALERMO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable South Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,492 |
| APT PALERMO | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Residences at Westgate | E2 | Studio,1BA | $2,790 |
| Westgate Apartments | S1M | Studio,1BA | $2,794 |
| 1021 Grove | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,495 |
| AMLI Old Pasadena | A3e | 1BR,1BA | $3,564 |
| Orange Grove Circle | 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 | 2BR,2BA | $4,985 |
| Catania | Fair Oaks Ave | 3BR,2BA | $7,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $3.15 price per square foot Fair Oaks Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $7,325. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 Model at Orange Grove Circle starting at $4,985 with a $3.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania | Fair Oaks Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.15 |
| Orange Grove Circle | 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 1021 Grove | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| AMLI Old Pasadena | A4c | 1BR,1BA | $5.16 |
| Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
| Westgate Apartments | S1M | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
| Residences at Westgate | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| APT PALERMO | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Arroyo, Pasadena, CA
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $7,325.
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 $2,543, while the average apartment in South Arroyo costs $8,184.
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 11 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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