Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, TX from $500 (34 Rentals)

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1216 Wafer St

PasadenaTX77506

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Emerald Pointe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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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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Main Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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STVP Ann St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STVP Ann St Apartments

1102 AnnPasadena, TX 77506
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jackson Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

jackson Garden

1010 Jackson AvePasadena, TX 77506
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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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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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Southmore Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southmore Park Apartments

2401 Southmore AvePasadena, TX 77502
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The Addison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Addison

2001 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Eden Rock
1 to 2 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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Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pasadena area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gayle Villa Apartments priced from $780. Town Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$780
Town Square ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$799
The Park at Winslow1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$800
The Park at Leyton1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$800
Cherrybrook PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$825
Copper RidgeA1A1BR,1BA$838
The Addison1x1-TH1BR,1BA$860
Welcome to The Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 603 Square Feet...1BR,1BA$864
Parkside Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$875
Eden Rock1X11BR,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $1.10 price per square foot B1B Model at Cherrybrook Place in the in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood starting from $971. 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.
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.10
The Addison2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.43
Eden Rock2X12BR,1BA$1.30
Victoria Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.20
Copper RidgeA1A1BR,1BA$1.20
The Park at Ferryhill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.58
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Welcome to The Palms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 603 Square Feet...1BR,1BA$1.43
Town Square ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.47
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, TX

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pasadena Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is Gayle Villa Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $2,000.

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 39 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 $284 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pasadena.

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