Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (40 Rentals)

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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

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

The Bellevue Pasadena

33 S Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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wil195
1 Bedroom Apartments

wil195

195 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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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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366 S Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 S Mentor Ave

366 S Mentor 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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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehurst

140 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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Essex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex House

140 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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Mentor Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mentor Townhomes

322 S Mentor 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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999 Cordova St
1 Bedroom Apartments

999 Cordova St

999 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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1300 Cordova St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Cordova St

1300 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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107 S Chester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

107 S Chester Ave

107 S Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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123 S Chester Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 S Chester Ave

123 S Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Park Chester
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Chester

118 Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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231 S Catalina Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

231 S Catalina Ave

231 S Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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665 S Lake Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

665 S Lake Ave

665 S Lake AvePasadena, CA 91106
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El Rancho Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Apartments

261 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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210 S Mentor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

210 S Mentor Ave

210 S Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1122 Cordova St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1122 Cordova St

1122 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91106
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657 S Lake Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

657 S Lake Ave

657 S Lake AvePasadena, CA 91106

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153 S Chester Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

153 S Chester Ave

153 S Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106

Cheapest Available South Lake Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,239
975 San Pasqual Apartments1 Bedroom Den1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
975 San Pasqual Apartments1 Bedroom Den1BR,1.5BA$3.90
596 S Mentor Ave, Unit 596 S Mentor Ave596 S Mentor Ave1BR,1BA$4.00
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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

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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