Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, TX from $500 (53 Rentals)

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The Oberon
$749 - $1,400

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Base Rent$749 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$749 - $1,400
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Oberon

2802 Westside DrPasadena, TX 77502
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property at 1042 W Village Ct
$1,200 - $1,300
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1042 W Village Ct

PasadenaTX77506
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Oak Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Pointe

1111 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Queens Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Lane

2525 Allen Genoa RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Alta Vista
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Vista

621 S Richey StPasadena, TX 77506

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Emerald Pointe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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Main Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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Britany Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Britany Village

2008 Jenkins RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Gayle Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gayle Villa Apartments

1022 Witter StPasadena, TX 77506
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jackson Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

jackson Garden

1010 Jackson AvePasadena, TX 77506
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Pecan Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Place Apartments

2001 Jenkins RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Alpine Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Village

2402 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77502
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The Addison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Addison

2001 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Quarters on Red Bluff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quarters on Red Bluff

2300 Red Bluff RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1009 Richey StPasadena, TX 77506
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Eden Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Rock

1911 E SouthmorePasadena, TX 77502
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Old South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old South

812-830 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77506
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$950 - $1,050
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410 Randall St

PasadenaTX77506
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Courtyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

402 Garner RdPasadena, TX 77502
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The Palms Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms Townhomes

1017 Skylark StPasadena, TX 77502
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pasadena area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Las Villas priced from $625. Alta Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Las VillasStudioStudio,1BA$625
Alta VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$725
The Oberon1 Bed1BR,1BA$749
Britany Village1x11BR,1BA$760
Southmore Park ApartmentsA2 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Copper RidgeA1A1BR,1BA$799
The Addison1x1-R1BR,1BA$819
The Park at Winslow1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$825
Cherrybrook PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, TX

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Oberon in the in the Strawberry Glen neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Pasadena apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at The Addison starting at $1,250 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oberon3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
The Addison2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.43
Town Square ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1.28
Eden Rock2X12BR,1BA$1.40
Cherrybrook PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$1.09
Copper RidgeA1A1BR,1BA$1.14
Britany Village1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Welcome to The Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 603 Square Feet...1BR,1BA$1.43
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.35
Southmore Park ApartmentsA2 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pasadena is under $830.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is Arbors at Town Square which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Pasadena?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Pasadena have an average cost of $157 which is $943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pasadena.

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