Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (38 Rentals)

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825 Cordova St
Studio Apartments

825 Cordova St

825 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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30-40 S Wilson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30-40 S Wilson Ave

30-40 S Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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315 S Catalina Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 S Catalina Ave

315 S Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106

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180 S Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 S Catalina Ave

180 S Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Mentor Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mentor Townhomes

322 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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430 S Catalina Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

430 S Catalina Ave

430 S Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1315 E Cordova St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1315 E Cordova St

1315 E Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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1170 Del Mar Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1170 Del Mar Blvd

1170 Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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1270 Cordova St
Studio Apartments

1270 Cordova St

1270 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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Catalina Gardens
Studio Apartments

Catalina Gardens

127-137 N Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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255 Wilson Ave
Studio Apartments

255 Wilson Ave

255 Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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380 S Mentor Ave
Studio Apartments

380 S Mentor Ave

380 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1300 Cordova St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Cordova St

1300 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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107 S Chester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

107 S Chester Ave

107 S Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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366 Catalina Ave
Studio Apartments

366 Catalina Ave

366 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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241 S Hudson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Bellevue Pasadena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellevue Pasadena

33 S Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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523 S Hudson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

523 S Hudson Ave

523 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Del Mar Townhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Mar Townhouse

1155 Del Mar BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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Stonehurst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehurst

140 S Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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366 Mentor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

140 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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999 Cordova St
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Cordova St

999 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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110 Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Michigan Ave

110 Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Cheapest Available South Lake Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $3.28 price per square foot 240 S Holliston Ave Model at 240 S Holliston Ave, Unit 4 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Aqua Courtyard Suites starting at $1,350 with a $6.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
240 S Holliston Ave, Unit 4240 S Holliston Ave1BR,1BA$3.28
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lake is at Aqua Courtyard Suites listed at $1,350.

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