Cheap Homes for Rent in West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $2,300 (9 Rentals)

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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 $1,325. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena area is the $3.11 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at APT THE MADISON COLLECTION in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value West Central Pasadena apartment is the Penny Model at THEO starting at $3,935 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
APT THE MADISON COLLECTION2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$3.11
THEOPenny2BR,2BA$3.38
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
Alur2X2 C2BR,2BA$3.54
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3735 Worcester Ave2BR,1BA$2.86
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.48
El Molino South1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$3.38
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in West Central Pasadena?

There are currently 852 Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $10,000. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Central Pasadena ranging from $2,345 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Central Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Central Pasadena ranges from $2,345 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,823.

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