Cheap Homes for Rent in South Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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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 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

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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in South Pasadena?

There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,005. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Pasadena ranging from $1,600 to $4,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Pasadena ranges from $1,600 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,091.

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