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325 E Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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280 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1299 E Green StPasadena, CA 91106
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1030 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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275 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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262 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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810 Earlham St, Unit Adu
810 Earlham StPasadena, CA 91101
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430 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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255 S Madison Ave
255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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573 N Mar Vista AvePasadena, CA 91106
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267 S Madison Ave
267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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148 Catalina Ave
148 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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533 S Hudson Ave
533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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93 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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819 Wright AvePasadena, CA 91104
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538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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1590 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
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361 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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789 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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335 S Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Villas
231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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241 S Hudson Ave
241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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567 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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130 Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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815 E Villa St
815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living
1070 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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161 S Madison Ave
161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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490 Maylin Street
490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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131 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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830 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91104
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400-420 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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881 N Oakland Ave
881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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518 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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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 | $2,614 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,260 | $5,685 |
| Southwest Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,087 | $1,800 | $8,073 |
| Southwest Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,332 | $4,970 | $6,657 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 533 S Hudson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Southwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 255 S Madison Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.78 price per square foot 582 N Oakland Ave Model at 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Southwest Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave | 582 N Oakland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574 | 574 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Palm Gardens Apartments | 2x1 900sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2 | 893 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Molino House | El Molino House-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Southwest Pasadena costs $5,000.
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 34 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 $387 which is $4,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Pasadena.
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