
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,150 (48 Rentals)


516 Mar Vista Ave, Unit 6

418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

844 S Marengo Ave, Unit 4

Total Monthly Price
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2

Hudson Gardens

275 Marengo Ave

1193 Washington Blvd

343 Madison Ave
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400 California Blvd

55 Mar Vista Ave

La Wayne Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

51 N Chester Ave

550 E California Blvd

855 N Marengo Ave

270-280 S Oakland Ave

Royal del Mar
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612 Washington Blvd

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734 Mountain St

Stonehurst

303 N Oakland Ave

161 S Madison Ave
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Casa De Ville

265 California Blvd

Parke Pasadena

881 N Oakland Ave

147 Oak Knoll Ave

Olive Tree Lane Apartments

Stone Pine Apartments

Orange Grove

6060 La Prada, Unit 4
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6819 N Figueroa St

EllinCourt

1700 Grevelia St

Tropical Gardens

1681 Amberwood Dr

1724 State St

6817-6819 N Figueroa St

659 Grand Ave

The Hardison
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6024 Fayette St

1615 Amberwood Dr

Amberwood Apartments
Southwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,669 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,750 | $5,431 |
Southwest Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $2,150 | $7,302 |
| Southwest Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,517 | $4,295 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Pasadena is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Pasadena is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Southwest Pasadena costs $4,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 7 regular apartments in Southwest Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Pasadena have an average cost of $185 which is $4,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Pasadena.
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