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1293 Garfield Ave

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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios 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
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA

As of April 26, 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 259 N Chester Ave Model at 259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,990 with a $2.49 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
259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1259 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.49
wil1952BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.36
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
350 S Oakland1bd 1ba1BR,1.5BA$2.82
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.82
6020 La Prada StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.71
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Pasadena?

There are currently 1407 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,933. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Pasadena ranging from $1,399 to $16,000.

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 $1,399 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,242.

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