
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Lake area of Pasadena.


wil195

Granite Park Place

825 Cordova St

73 S Michigan Ave

30-40 S Wilson Ave

315 S Catalina Ave

120-130 N Mentor Ave

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180 S Catalina Ave

Mentor Townhomes

430 S Catalina Ave

1315 E Cordova St

1170 Del Mar Blvd

1270 Cordova St

Catalina Gardens

255 Wilson Ave

250-252 S Catalina Ave
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145 Holliston Ave

1025 Del Mar Blvd

380 S Mentor Ave

1300 Cordova St

107 S Chester Ave

366 Catalina Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

125 S. HOLLISTON AVE. PASADENA, CA 91106

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523 S Hudson Ave

975 San Pasqual Apartments

Del Mar Townhouse

Stonehurst

366 Mentor Ave

Essex House

Hacienda Apartments

999 Cordova St
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110 Michigan Ave
South Lake, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Studio Apartments | $1,656 | $1,500 | $1,745 |
| South Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,995 | $2,495 |
| South Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,450 | $2,850 | $6,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,500. 210 S Catalina Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable South Lake apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 210 S Catalina Ave | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the 1Bed 1Bath Model at 210 S Catalina Ave starting at $2,495 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 210 S Catalina Ave | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lake is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake is 210 S Catalina Ave which is listed at $2,495, while the average apartment in South Lake costs $4,450.
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