Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (40 Rentals)
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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 |
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South Lake Studio Apartments | $1,402 | $1,239 | $1,595 |
South Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,995 | $2,200 |
South Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
975 San Pasqual Apartments | 1 Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA
As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $3.90 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Den Model at 975 San Pasqual Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the 596 S Mentor Ave Model at 596 S Mentor Ave, Unit 596 S Mentor Ave starting at $2,200 with a $4.00 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. |
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975 San Pasqual Apartments | 1 Bedroom Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.90 |
596 S Mentor Ave, Unit 596 S Mentor Ave | 596 S Mentor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
Getting Around the South Lake Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $4,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake is 975 San Pasqual Apartments which is listed at $4,000, while the average apartment in South Lake costs $4,750.
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