Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Square Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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property at 172 E Claremont St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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172 E Claremont St

PasadenaCA91103

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property at 701 1/2 Atchison St

$2,180

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$2,180
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$2,180

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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701 1/2 Atchison St

PasadenaCA91104

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property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101

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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 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 Washington Square apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Prescott 5studioStudio,1BA$1,500
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
753 Worcester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
La Villa Lake ApartmentsR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.73
1259 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12631259 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
893 Lincoln Ave, Unit 893 1/2893 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
585 E Washington Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.82
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Square?

There are currently 1402 Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,268. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Square ranging from $1,300 to $8,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Square ranges from $1,300 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,099.

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