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325 E Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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1710 Oakwood St, Unit Guesthouse
1710 Oakwood StPasadena, CA 91104
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161 Chestnut St
161 Chestnut StPasadena, CA 91103
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280 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1299 E Green StPasadena, CA 91106
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1030 N Raymond Ave
1030 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103
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275 N. Oakland
275 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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262 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1536 N Dominion Ave, Unit Front
1536 N Dominion AvePasadena, CA 91104
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1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129
1129 E Maple StPasadena, CA 91106
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279 N Euclid Ave
279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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330-350 Waldo Ave
330-350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255 S Madison Ave
255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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573 N Mar Vista AvePasadena, CA 91106
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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd
276 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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533 S Hudson Ave
533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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93 N Holliston Ave
93 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Hudson Gardens
1255 Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91104
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255-265 Grandview St
255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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Wright Avenue Apartments
819 Wright AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Somerset
538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1868-1874 N Lincoln Ave
1868-1874 N Lincoln AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Molino Del Mar
306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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343 Madison Ave
343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1590 N Fair Oaks Ave
1590 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103
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Prescott 5
629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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Oakland Apartments
361 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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789 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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The Villas
231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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335 S Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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132 N Allen Ave
132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Orange Grove
120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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275 Marengo Ave
275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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250 N Oakland Ave
250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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567 N Holliston Ave
567 N Holliston AvePasadena, CA 91106
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241 S Hudson Ave
241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 S Sierra Madre Blvd
350 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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650 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living
1070 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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mic130
130 Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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815 E Villa St
815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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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 | $2,454 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $1,260 | $5,685 |
| Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,136 | $2,245 | $7,902 |
| Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $3,700 | $6,657 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. 533 S Hudson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.78 price per square foot 582 N Oakland Ave Model at 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at wil195 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 582 N Oakland Ave, Unit 582 N Oakland Ave | 582 N Oakland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| wil195 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 278 E Washington Blvd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 285 N. Oakland | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 533 S Hudson Ave | UPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME! | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1129 E Maple St, Unit 1129 | 1129 E Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Best Local Schools in Washington Square, Pasadena, CA
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Pasadena Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (546)
4 out of 10
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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 $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $4,984.
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 42 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 $433 which is $4,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Square.
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