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115 N Parkwood Ave

PasadenaCA91107

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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $1,995
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$1,825 - $1,995
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255 S Madison Ave

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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2400 Seneca St
$1,925 - $2,450
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2400 Seneca St

2400 Seneca StPasadena, CA 91107
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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 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $981. Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Oakland Ave 650- Hillsides0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
South Olive ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,750
400-420 N. Oakland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775

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

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marino area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value San Marino apartment is the 3547 E Green St Model at 3547 E Green St, Unit A starting at $3,550 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel 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.
1021 Grove2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
3547 E Green St, Unit A3547 E Green St3BR,2BA$2.49
elm1343+23BR,2BA$2.42
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
572 N El Molino Ave, Unit 574572 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
322Live2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.21
Alhambra Gardens1 Month Free Rent - Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 B...2BR,1BA$2.42
414 N Monterey St, Unit D414 N Monterey St2BR,1BA$2.27
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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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 $981 at Arpeggio.

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 $1,105 at Arpeggio.

What is the most affordable San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at elm134 and starts from $2,495.

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