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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 Sierra Madre Apartments priced from $1,675. 49 S Grand Oaks Ave 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
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,675
103 S Roosevelt Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Pasadena, CA

As of June 06, 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
Luxe PasadenaB52BR,2BA$3.49
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
1084 Sinaloa Ave, Unit 1084 Sinaloa Av1084 Sinaloa Ave2BR,1BA$4.73
2563 Nina St, Unit 25632563 Nina St1BR,1BA$3.87
2488 Mohawk St, Unit 2032488 Mohawk StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED2167 Casa Grande StStudio ,1BA$3.74
1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen1431 1/2 N Allen AveStudio ,1BA$4.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South East Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South East Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in South East Pasadena?

There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in South East Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $4,192. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South East Pasadena ranging from $1,600 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South East Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South East Pasadena ranges from $1,600 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,916.

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