Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $400 (188 Rentals)

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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd
$1,795 - $1,895
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276 S Sierra Madre Blvd

276 S Sierra Madre BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4
$2,250
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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

418 N Chester AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Washington Square, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,350. Prescott 5 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better LivingR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,794
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2BD/1.5BTH Townhome Model at Treasured Townhomes LLC starting at $2,395 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Treasured Townhomes LLC2BD/1.5BTH Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Altadena Townhouse Apartments2 BD, 2 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.85
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
278 E Washington Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.86
Molino HouseEl Molino House-71BR,1BA$2.99
350 S Oakland1bd 1.5ba1BR,1.5BA$2.94
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Mayville Terrace1br 1 ba1BR,1BA$2.98

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for East Los Angeles, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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