Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (54 Rentals)
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Aqua Courtyard Suites

Pasadena Studios

784 E Mountain St, Unit 786

279 N Euclid Ave

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ B...

320 E Del Mar Blvd
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335 S Los Robles Ave

217 S Marengo Ave
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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 |
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West Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,830 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
West Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $995 | $4,955 |
West Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,389 | $2,300 | $8,248 |
West Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,722 | $3,100 | $6,575 |
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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 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 $1,505. Here are the most affordable West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
lak109 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
435 N Euclid Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ B... | R Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena area is the $2.76 price per square foot 90 N Michigan Ave Model at 90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 105 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value West Central Pasadena apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $3,200 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the South 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. |
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90 N Michigan Ave, Unit 105 | 90 N Michigan Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
276 E Bellevue Dr | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06 | 215 S Hudson Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.82 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
570 Los Robles | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
366 Mentor Ave | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
275 N. Oakland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
wil195 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in West Central Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in West Central Pasadena costs $5,075.
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 12 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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