Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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44 N Oak Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

350 S Sierra Madre Blvd

350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Morningside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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Pasadena
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pasadena

34 Parkwood AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Casa Allena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Allena

156 Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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South East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South East Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable South East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
La Villa Lake - 55 + and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$2,080
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Pasadena, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South East Pasadena area is the $3.03 price per square foot 285 S Santa Anita Ave Model at 285 S Santa Anita Ave, Unit 285 S. Santa Anita Ave in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $4,550. The second greatest value South East Pasadena apartment is the The Colorado Model at The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa starting at $3,457 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
285 S Santa Anita Ave, Unit 285 S. Santa Anita Ave285 S Santa Anita Ave2BR,1.5BA$3.03
The Stuart at Sierra Madre VillaThe Colorado2BR,2BA$3.28
Harmony Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.10
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit UTILITIES INCLUDED2167 Casa Grande St1BR,1BA$3.75
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+11BR,1BA$3.08
City PlaceFuller1BR,1BA$4.40
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.77
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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South East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South East Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South East Pasadena is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,373.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South East Pasadena Apartment is $2,272 at La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South East Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South East Pasadena is starting from $3,095 at Harmony Court Apartments.

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