Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,195 (7 Rentals)

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property at 175 S Lake Ave
$2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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175 S Lake Ave, Unit 409

175 S Lake Ave
PasadenaCA91101

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property at 339 S Catalina Ave
$2,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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339 S Catalina Ave, Unit 117

339 S Catalina Ave
PasadenaCA91106
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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 $1,450. 144 S Catalina Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable South Lake apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,850
975 San Pasqual Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the 1299 Cordova St Model at 1299 Cordova St, Unit Cordova starting at $3,500 with a $3.84 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.
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
1299 Cordova St, Unit Cordova1299 Cordova St2BR,2BA$3.84
975 San Pasqual Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.06
236 S Mentor Ave236 S Mentor Ave1BR,1BA$2.80
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.59

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lake?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $4,230. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lake ranging from $2,195 to $3,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lake ranges from $2,195 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,948.

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