Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Number 89
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Number 89

89 Hurlbut StPasadena, CA 91105
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1681 Amberwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1681 Amberwood Dr

1681 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Raymondale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymondale Apartments

400 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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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 $2,680. APT MESSINA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,695. 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$2,680
APT MESSINA1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,695
APT PALERMO1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $3.07 price per square foot De Lacey Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,785. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Den 520-131 Model at Orange Grove Circle starting at $5,230 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.
CataniaDe Lacey Ave2BR,2.5BA$3.07
Orange Grove Circle2 Bed 2 Bath Den 520-1312BR,2BA$3.38
Westgate ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$3.94
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 31729 Raymond Hill Rd1BR,1BA$3.13
248 Mockingbird Ln, Unit 4248 Mockingbird Ln2BR,1BA$3.56
Residences at WestgateA81BR,1BA$3.83
34 E Colorado Blvd, Unit A34 E Colorado Blvd1BR,1BA$4.15
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$4.46
APT MESSINA1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.23
APT PALERMO1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #26

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

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3.0
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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 $3,212.

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 $2,680, while the average apartment in South Arroyo costs $7,983.

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 3 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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