
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,350 (36 Rentals)


Aqua Courtyard Suites

Cottages D Caroline Atlas

330-350 Waldo Ave

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255 S Madison Ave

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279 N Euclid Ave

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85 Madison N Ave, Unit 34

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The Historic Stanley

190 S Marengo Ave
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999 Locust St, Unit 17

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The Hallie

Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments

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Andalucia

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Westgate Apartments

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Trio Apartments

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The Hudson
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AMLI Old Pasadena

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Holly Street Village

Wright Avenue Apartments

Molino Del Mar

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Villa Capri Apartments

Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides
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241 S Hudson Ave

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Tempo North Apartments

Brookmore Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison Ave

The Hallie

450 Los Robles Ave

Terraces at Paseo Colorado
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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 | $2,708 | $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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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 Pasadena Studios which is listed at $1,350, 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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