
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $406 (149 Rentals)
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Aqua Courtyard Suites

Pasadena Studios

330-350 Waldo Ave

190 S Marengo Ave

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1357 E Orange Grove Blvd, Unit 1357 Orange Grove

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891 Worcester Ave, Unit 3

550 N Catalina Ave, Unit 11

530 N Wilson Ave, Unit 4

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279 N Euclid Ave
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335 S Los Robles Ave

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140 N Wilson Ave, Unit 12

165 Catalina Ave

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580 N Madison Ave, Unit F

999 Locust St, Unit 17

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 14

665 Cordova St

1250 E Villa St

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261 Parke St, Unit #3
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236 S Mentor Ave

110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 4

211 S El Molino Ave, Unit 10

853-861 N Raymond Ave

435 N Euclid Ave

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426 N Michigan Ave, Unit 3

The Hallie

465 S Los Robles Ave

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418 N Chester Ave, Unit #4

95 N. Michigan Ave. Apartments
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156 S Oakland Ave

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The Historic Stanley

999 Locust St

330 Cordova St, Unit 330

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1025 Locust St, Unit 1025

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Andalucia

350 S Oakland

355 S Marengo Ave, Unit 304

607 N El Molino Ave

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The Hudson

570 N Los Robles Ave

109-109 N Michigan Ave

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Westgate Apartments

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 1

The Madison Apartments

Thistle

Alur Apartments

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Holly Street Village

721 Cordova St, Unit 9
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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 | $2,839 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| West Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,845 | $5,020 |
| West Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $2,250 | $7,590 |
| West Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,256 | $4,748 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,450. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio 60% AMI - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| 753 Worcester Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| La Villa Lake Apartments | R Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
| lak109 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena 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 West Central Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2096 starting at $2,700 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 2096 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 147 Oak Knoll Ave | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 570 N Los Robles Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 350 S Oakland | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 236 S Mentor Ave | 236 S Mentor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 250 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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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 753 Worcester Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in West Central Pasadena costs $3,348.
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 8 regular apartments in West Central Pasadena 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 West Central Pasadena?
Cheap apartments in West Central Pasadena have an average cost of $182 which is $3,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central Pasadena.
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