Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA (1,486 Rentals)

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AMLI Old Pasadena
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$2,918 - $10,305
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AMLI Old Pasadena

75 W Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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Holly Street Village
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$2,675 - $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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$2,586 - $4,161
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Trio Apartments

621 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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THEO
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$2,928 - $3,028
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THEO

289 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Hudson
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$2,529 - $3,819
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The Hudson

678 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,607
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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Westgate Apartments
$2,579 - $3,784
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Westgate Apartments

231 S De Lacey AvePasadena, CA 91105
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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,895
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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MW Lofts
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$2,870 - $7,055
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MW Lofts

218 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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City Place
$2,715 - $7,402
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City Place

801 E Walnut StPasadena, CA 91101
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Villas of Pasadena
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$2,806 - $3,927
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Villas of Pasadena

300 E Bellevue DrPasadena, CA 91101
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731 S Marengo Ave
$3,200 - $3,800
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731 S Marengo Ave

731 S Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91106
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $1,950
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Pasadena. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Pasadena, Southwest Pasadena has risen to be one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and green spaces? this area has established a name for itself as providing really good access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Southwest Pasadena has now become known as one of the best-regarded higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, proximity to great shopping areas, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Pasadena

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Pasadena area of Pasadena, CA?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 1,486 available Southwest Pasadena apartments priced from $1,350 to $10,301, with an average monthly rent of $3,350.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Pasadena?

There are currently 656 Studio Apartments in Southwest Pasadena with rent ranges from $1,350 to $10,005 with an average price of $2,715.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Pasadena Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Pasadena ranges from $1,700 to $5,266 with an average monthly rent of $2,973.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Pasadena cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Pasadena range from $2,000 to $7,476. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,978.

How expensive are Southwest Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 170 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Pasadena on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,750 to $10,301 - averaging $5,917 for the location.

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