Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (84 Rentals)

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Luxe Pasadena
$2,388 - $3,286
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Luxe Pasadena

1769 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91106
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125 S Sierra Madre Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

125 S Sierra Madre Blvd

125 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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132 N Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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95 N Meridith Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

95 N Meridith Ave

95 N Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106

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251 N Craig Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

251 N Craig Ave

251 N Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Del Mar Sierra
Studio Apartments

Del Mar Sierra

2386 Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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72 El Nido Ave
Studio Apartments

72 El Nido Ave

72 El Nido AvePasadena, CA 91107
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142 Marion Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 Marion Ave

142 Marion AvePasadena, CA 91106
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2842 Nina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2842 Nina St

2842 Nina StPasadena, CA 91107
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59 Oak Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59 Oak Ave

59 Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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90 S Meredith Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

90 S Meredith Ave

90 S Meredith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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50 S Vinedo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 S Vinedo Ave

50 S Vinedo AvePasadena, CA 91107

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59 S Meridith Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59 S Meridith Ave

59 S Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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40 S Meridith Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 S Meridith Ave

40 S Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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30 Eastern Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30 Eastern Ave

30 Eastern AvePasadena, CA 91107
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122-124 N Oak Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122-124 N Oak Ave

122-124 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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138 Allen Ave
Studio Apartments

138 Allen Ave

138 Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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125 S Berkeley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

125 S Berkeley Ave

125 S Berkeley AvePasadena, CA 91107
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2403 Seneca St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Seneca St

2403 Seneca StPasadena, CA 91107

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116 N Craig Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 N Craig Ave

116 N Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Grand Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oaks

66-74 Grand Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91107
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Allen Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Garden

114-118 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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29 Marion Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29 Marion Ave

29 Marion AvePasadena, CA 91106
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153 N Marion Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

153 N Marion Ave

153 N Marion AvePasadena, CA 91106

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50 S Meridith Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 S Meridith Ave

50 S Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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132 Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 Allen Ave

132 Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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82 N Oak Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

82 N Oak Ave

82 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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80 Vinedo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Vinedo Ave

80 Vinedo AvePasadena, CA 91107
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60 Meridith Ave
Studio Apartments

60 Meridith Ave

60 Meridith AvePasadena, CA 91106
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82-88 S Daisy Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

82-88 S Daisy Ave

82-88 S Daisy AvePasadena, CA 91107
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101 Craig Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Craig Ave

101 Craig AvePasadena, CA 91107
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120 Craig Ave
Studio Apartments

120 Craig Ave

120 Craig AvePasadena, 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 49 S Grand Oaks Ave priced from $1,525. Sierra Madre Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable South East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
103 S Roosevelt Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
380 Sierra Madre Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,076
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,190
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$3,028
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 July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Pasadena area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces, Model at Harmony Court Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,292. The second greatest value South East Pasadena apartment is the 2167 Casa Grande St Model at 2167 Casa Grande St starting at $3,675 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the North East Pasadena 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.
Harmony Court Apartments2+2, 1,000 Sf., 2 Assigned Parking Spaces,2BR,2BA$3.29
2167 Casa Grande St2167 Casa Grande St1BR,1BA$3.75
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Luxe PasadenaA11BR,1BA$5.00
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.55
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 1072488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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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 49 S Grand Oaks Ave listed at $1,525.

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 $1,795 at 103 S Roosevelt Ave.

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 $3,130 at Luxe Pasadena.

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