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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,875 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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San Marino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Marino Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marino, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,350. The Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,350
The Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
RosemeadEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,452
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
49 S Grand Oaks Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,675
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Villa TramontiSTUDIO RENOStudio,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA and Nearby

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marino area is the $1.77 price per square foot 1148 W Huntington Dr Model at 1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 25 in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value San Marino apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Orange Grove Blvd starting at $3,495 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 251148 W Huntington Dr2BR,2BA$1.77
1021 Orange Grove Blvd2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
The Huntington Sunset2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ W/D Hookups, Modern Wood Fl...2BR,2BA$2.53
Fairview Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Broadway VillageH2012BR,2BA$2.38
Jade Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
529-541 S. El Molino Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
211 W Fairview Ave, Unit A211 W Fairview Ave1BR,1BA$2.53

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marino Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Marino?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Marino is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment is $1,695 at Rosemead Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marino Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marino is starting from $2,000 at Jade Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosemead Apartments and starts from $2,600.

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