Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (199 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,895
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$1,825 - $1,895
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4
$2,250
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

418 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,607
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686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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property at 838 Chapman Ave

$2,500

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838 Chapman Ave

PasadenaCA91103

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Southwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,105. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Southwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,105
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,775
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
545 N Oakland Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Southwest Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1021 Grove2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.55
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.01
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
1505 N Raymond Ave, Unit 2A1505 N Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$2.39
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.71

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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 $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Pasadena is 753 Worcester Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Southwest Pasadena costs $5,280.

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 $195 which is $5,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Pasadena.

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