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

279 N Euclid Ave

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335 S Los Robles Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Pasadena Studio Apartments | $3,005 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
South Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,995 | $4,175 |
South Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,291 | $2,595 | $6,400 |
South Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,162 | $4,400 | $6,652 |
South Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,825 | $6,825 | $6,825 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Hacienda Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Brookmore Apartments | Premium Studio Options | Studio,1BA | $2,174 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
279 N Euclid Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Andalucia | S7-0x1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Amberwood Drive | 2br/1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 2x1 900sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Alur | 2X2 E | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 3 | 1729 Raymond Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
615 El Molino | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Hacienda Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
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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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