Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (209 Rentals)

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Holly Street Village
$2,236 - $10,005
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Holly Street Village

151-151 E Holly StPasadena, CA 91103
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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
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Andalucia
$2,442 - $5,529
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Andalucia

686 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101
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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 Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Southwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Southwest Pasadena apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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$2.41
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12631259 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.71
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pasadena. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 753 Worcester Ave which is listed at $1,695, 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 8 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 $190 which is $4,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Pasadena.

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