Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,000 (117 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,486
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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property at 330 S Mentor Ave

$2,500

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330 S Mentor Ave, Unit 107

330 S Mentor Ave
PasadenaCA91106
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Holly Street Village
$2,520 - $10,005
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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Trio Apartments
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$2,686 - $4,161
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,729 - $3,919
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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Villas of Pasadena
$2,756 - $4,330
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300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
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533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Somerset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
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343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
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Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
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73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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South Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable South Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,885
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
148 Catalina Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
330-350 Waldo Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Pasadena area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value South Pasadena apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
Molino HouseEl Molino House-71BR,1BA$2.99
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
400 E California Blvd, Unit 12400 E California Blvd2BR,2BA$3.20
105 S El Molino Ave105 S El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$3.16
729 Locust St, Unit 5729 Locust St2BR,1BA$3.21
wil1951BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
Mayville Terrace1br 1 ba1BR,1BA$2.98
540 E California Blvd1bdrm 1bath1BR,1BA$3.23

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South Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Pasadena, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Pasadena is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment is $1,875 at 170 N El Molino Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Pasadena is starting from $2,700 at Palm Gardens Apartments.

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