Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA (1,427 Rentals)

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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.

Getting Around the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Pasadena

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Pasadena?

There are currently 656 Studio Apartments in Southwest Pasadena with rent ranges from $1,325 to $10,000 with an average price of $2,973.

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 $1,250 to $5,180 with an average monthly rent of $2,967.

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 $2,100 to $8,248. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,225.

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