Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101

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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino 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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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Michigan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Michigan Apartments

165 N Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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55 Mar Vista Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Mar Vista Ave

55 Mar Vista 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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The Hallie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hallie

350 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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260-264 Alpine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

260-264 Alpine St

264 Alpine StPasadena, CA 91106
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Camellia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

85 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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56 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

56 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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51 N Chester Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

51 N Chester Ave

51 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 E California Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 E California Blvd

550 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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276 Alpine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

276 Alpine St

276 Alpine StPasadena, CA 91106

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Royal del Mar
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Oak Knoll Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Knoll Apartments

267 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

1760 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable South Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
Brookmore ApartmentsPremium Studio OptionsStudio,1BA$2,174
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
AndaluciaS7-0x1Studio,1BA$2,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Pasadena area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2br/1 ba Model at Amberwood Drive in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,195. 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 Arroyo 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.
Amberwood Drive2br/1 ba2BR,1BA$3.20
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
Alur2X2 E2BR,2BA$3.63
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Haven at Del Mar Station ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.15
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$3.02
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 31729 Raymond Hill Rd1BR,1BA$3.13
615 El MolinoOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.99

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South Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 a cheap apartment in South Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Pasadena is under $2,394.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in South Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in South Pasadena costs $6,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Pasadena?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in South Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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