
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (69 Rentals)
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Pasadena Studios

Aqua Courtyard Suites

275 N. Oakland

Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living

330-350 Waldo Ave

409 N Los Robles Ave

720 N Marengo Ave

279 N Euclid Ave

181 S Marengo Ave, Unit 5
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530 N Wilson Ave

The Historic Stanley

320 E Del Mar Blvd

335 S Los Robles Ave

275 Cordova St

440 N Madison Ave

383 E Del Mar Blvd

411 Douglas St, Unit #2

456 FLATS

93 N Holliston Ave
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255 S Madison Ave

343 Madison Ave

Molino Del Mar

73 S Michigan Ave

550 Catalina Ave

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The Villas

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250 N Oakland Ave

275 Marengo Ave

Oakland Summit Apartments

567 N Holliston Ave

241 S Hudson Ave

Cottages D' Caroline

El Molino Terrace

lak109

815 E Villa St

161 S Madison Ave
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Tempo North Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

mic130

267 S Madison Ave

296 Oakland Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

55 Mar Vista Ave

Del Mar Townhouse
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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 | $2,589 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| West Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $1,785 | $5,207 |
| West Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,354 | $2,250 | $7,828 |
| West Central Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $2,950 | $6,652 |
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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. 439 S Catalina St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| 439 S Catalina St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better Living | R Studio AA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| lak109 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 330-350 Waldo Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 320 E Del Mar Blvd | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value West Central Pasadena apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Euclid Place Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT THE MADISON COLLECTION | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.55 |
| Euclid Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 215 S Hudson Ave, Unit 06 | 215 S Hudson Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.68 |
| 853-861 N Raymond Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 285 N. Oakland | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 Parke St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Madison Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 252 N Wilson Ave, Unit 252 | 252 N Wilson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 400-420 N. Oakland Ave | 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 $1,950.
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 $5,035.
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 41 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 $696 which is $4,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central Pasadena.
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