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

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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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Delacey at Green
Studio Apartments

Delacey at Green

111 S De Lacey AvePasadena, 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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Jamieson Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamieson Place

100-112 S Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, 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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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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1607 Amberwood Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

1607 Amberwood Dr

1607 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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322 Raymondale Dr
Studio Apartments

322 Raymondale Dr

322 Raymondale 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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Tropical Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropical Gardens

1675 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 Studio unit found at Westgate Apartments priced from $2,485. Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,655. Here are the most affordable South Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westgate ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,485
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,655
Residences at WestgateE1Studio,1BA$2,780
AMLI Old PasadenaE3Studio,1BA$3,196
Amberwood Drive2 br / 1 ba with balcony2BR,1BA$3,295
APT MESSINA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,695
Orange Grove Circle2 Bed 2 Bath 510-2202BR,2BA$5,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 Model at Orange Grove Circle in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $5,655. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the 2 br / 1 ba with balcony Model at Amberwood Drive starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 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$3.18
Amberwood Drive2 br / 1 ba with balcony2BR,1BA$3.30
APT MESSINA2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.21
248 Mockingbird Ln, Unit 4248 Mockingbird Ln2BR,1BA$3.56
AMLI Old PasadenaE3Studio ,1BA$4.86
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.17
Residences at WestgateE1Studio ,1BA$4.91
Westgate ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $5,655.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Arroyo is Westgate Apartments which is listed at $2,890, while the average apartment in South Arroyo costs $4,945.

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 9 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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