Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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$2,400
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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property at 6231 Royer Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6231 Royer Ave, Unit ADU

6231 Royer Ave
Los AngelesCA91367
property at 330 S Mentor Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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330 S Mentor Ave, Unit 107

330 S Mentor Ave
PasadenaCA91106

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property at 1071 E Howard St

$2,600

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$2,600
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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1071 E Howard St

PasadenaCA91104

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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 Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. The 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
The Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Summit Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
6020 La Prada StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,775
6307 Elgin St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Orange Grove Blvd 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 Orange Grove Blvd2BR/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
6020 La Prada StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.54
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Pasadena?

There are currently 1412 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,240. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Pasadena ranging from $1,750 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Pasadena ranges from $1,750 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,527.

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