Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Arpeggio priced from $1,105. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Southwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1,105
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.62 price per square foot Raymond Ave Model at Catania in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,815. The second greatest value Southwest Pasadena apartment is the 809 Brent Ave Model at 809 Brent Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,190 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
CataniaRaymond Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.62
809 Brent Ave, Unit 3809 Brent Ave3BR,2BA$2.45
992 Emerson St, Unit #996992 Emerson St3BR,1BA$2.50
Arpeggio2x2 ER2BR,2BA$1.01
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
613 E Washington Blvd, Unit 1613 E Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Pasadena?

There are currently 1402 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $10,000. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Pasadena ranging from $1,800 to $16,500.

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 $1,800 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,997.

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