
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $981 (126 Rentals)


1770 N Sierra Bonita Ave

625 E Del Mar Blvd, Unit 103

161 Chestnut St, Unit 1

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1316 N Dominion Ave, Unit 1316

595 Buckeye St, Unit 4

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1

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140 N Wilson Ave, Unit 5

777 E Villa St

330-350 Waldo Ave
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148 Catalina Ave

831 Merrett Dr

260 N Oak Ave, Unit 3

Mayville Terrace

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553 Lincoln Ave, Unit 553 Lincoln Ave

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 22

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 21

31 Eloise Ave, Unit 6

760 Earlham St
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335 S Los Robles Ave

188-192 S Craig Ave

110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 16

The Foothills at Eaton Canyon

Del Mar Apartments

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1700 N Allen Ave, Unit Guest house

293 N Hill Ave, Unit 3

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279 N Euclid Ave

275 N. Oakland
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574 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574

Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments

285 N. Oakland

999 Locust St, Unit 21

276 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 2

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

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614 N Madison Ave, Unit 614

350 S Oakland

1536 N Dominion Ave

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Holly Street Village
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The Hallie

Thistle

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The Hudson

APT PALERMO

Molino House

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The Historic Stanley

APT MESSINA

Heritage Square Senior Apartments

533 S Hudson Ave

93 N Holliston Ave
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Washington Square, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,628 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $981 | $6,449 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,156 | $2,250 | $8,528 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,889 | $3,495 | $9,774 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Square, Pasadena, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Washington Square, Pasadena, CA
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $4,481.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square?
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 5 regular apartments in Washington Square 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 Washington Square?
Cheap apartments in Washington Square have an average cost of $146 which is $4,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square.
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