Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (34 Rentals)

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2400 Seneca St
$1,925 - $2,450
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$1,925 - $2,450
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2400 Seneca St

2400 Seneca StPasadena, CA 91107
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Luxe Pasadena
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$2,351 - $3,521
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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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132 N Allen Ave
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132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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property at 81 N Greenwood Ave

$1,595

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$1,595
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81 N Greenwood Ave

PasadenaCA91107
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44 N Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak 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
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Morningside Apartments

2640 Morningside StPasadena, CA 91107
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63 San Marino Ave
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63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino 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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Mohawk West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mohawk West Apartments

2432 Mohawk StPasadena, CA 91107
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Whitefield Bungalow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitefield Bungalow

1724 Whitefield RdPasadena, CA 91104
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111 S Sunnyslope Ave
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111 S Sunnyslope Ave

111 S Sunnyslope AvePasadena, CA 91107
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65 N Craig Ave
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65 N Craig Ave

65 N Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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125 S Sierra Madre Blvd
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125 S Sierra Madre Blvd

125 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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Madre Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madre Del Mar

2330 Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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$2,560 - $2,760

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2007 E Villa St

PasadenaCA91107
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191 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

191 S Sierra Madre Blvd

191 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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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 276 S Sierra Madre Blvd priced from $1,795. Pasadena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable South East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
276 S Sierra Madre BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Pasadena1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
Luxe PasadenaS2Studio,1BA$2,507
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 1 Assigned Parking Space,2BR,2BA$3,192

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Pasadena, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Pasadena area is the $2.59 price per square foot Studio #5 Model at Studios at Walnut in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South East Pasadena apartment is the 2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces, Model at Harmony Court Apartments starting at $3,292 with a $3.29 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.
Studios at WalnutStudio #52BR,1.5BA$2.59
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces,2BR,2BA$3.29
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
2400 Seneca St2400 Seneca St1BR,1BA$2.96
2561 E Colorado Blvd, Unit Apt #12561 E Colorado Blvd1BR,1BA$3.67
Pasadena1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.74
2488 Mohawk St2488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen1431 1/2 N Allen AveStudio ,1BA$4.39
276 S Sierra Madre BlvdStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79

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South East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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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 276 S Sierra Madre Blvd listed at $1,795.

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 $2,000 at Pasadena.

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 $3,192 at Harmony Court Apartments.

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