
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,225 (46 Rentals)


516 Mar Vista Ave, Unit 6

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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

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49 Marion Ave

721 Cordova St, Unit 9

Mid-Century Pasadena Style with Modern Interiors

449 N Euclid Ave

497 S El Molino Ave, Unit 101
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276 E Bellevue Dr

The William on Sunset

The Hallie

275 Marengo Ave

343 Madison Ave

55 Mar Vista Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

51 N Chester Ave

855 N Marengo Ave
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Casa De Ville

Parke Pasadena

881 N Oakland Ave

147 Oak Knoll Ave

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Del Mar Townhouse

102 N Holliston Ave

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497 S El Molino Ave

The Hallie

Hudson Palms

The Bellevue Pasadena

346 S Los Robles Ave

780 Earlham St

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266 S Madison Ave
West Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,708 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| West Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $1,375 | $5,447 |
West Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,255 | $2,225 | $7,603 |
| West Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,285 | $3,887 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Central Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central Pasadena is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in West Central Pasadena is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in West Central Pasadena costs $4,330.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central Pasadena?
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 6 regular apartments in West Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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