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property at 266 S Madison Ave

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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266 S Madison Ave, Unit 108, Unit 108

266 S Madison Ave
PasadenaCA91101
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West Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

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 $1,350. Here are the most affordable West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Welcome to La Villa Lake Apartments- 55+ Better LivingR Studio AAStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena area is the $2.71 price per square foot 259 N Chester Ave Model at 259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1 in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value West Central Pasadena apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at 276 E Bellevue Dr starting at $2,950 with a $2.68 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
259 N Chester Ave, Unit 1259 N Chester Ave2BR,2BA$2.71
276 E Bellevue Dr2 bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.68
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Treasured Townhomes LLC2BD/1.5BTH Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.40
853-861 N Raymond Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.26
350 S Oakland1bd 1.5ba1BR,1.5BA$2.94
Terraces at Paseo ColoradoJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
777 E Villa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Mayville Terrace1br 1 ba1BR,1BA$2.98
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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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 845 Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $10,933. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Central Pasadena ranging from $1,350 to $5,900.

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 $1,350 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,116.

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