
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (56 Rentals)
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wil195

Granite Park Place

73 S Michigan Ave

825 Cordova St

30-40 S Wilson Ave

120-130 N Mentor Ave

315 S Catalina Ave

Mentor Townhomes

430 S Catalina Ave
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Pasadena Collection

180 S Catalina Ave

1170 Del Mar Blvd

1270 Cordova St

Catalina Gardens

1315 E Cordova St

366 Catalina Ave

107 S Chester Ave

255 Wilson Ave

380 S Mentor Ave
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1300 Cordova St

1025 Del Mar Blvd

250-252 S Catalina Ave

145 Holliston Ave

665 S Lake Ave

231 S Catalina Ave

937 E California Blvd

123 S Chester Ave

210 S Mentor Ave

1052 Del Mar Blvd
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445-449 S Hudson Ave

787 California Blvd

657 S Lake Ave

151 Wilson Ave

1124 Cordova St

229 Wilson Ave

165 Holliston Ave

153 S Chester 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

110 Michigan Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Studio Apartments | $1,680 | $1,550 | $1,795 |
| South Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| South Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $2,850 | $3,760 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA
As of March 13, 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 0BR/1.0BA Model at Aqua Courtyard Suites starting at $1,550 with a $7.05 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 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $7.05 |
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.
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