Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA from $900 (130 Rentals)

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South Curtis Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Curtis Apartments

404-410 S Curtis AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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Coral Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Reef Apartments

5730 N Willard AveSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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1931 Fremont Ave
Studio Apartments

1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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Casa De Arco
Studio Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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1004 Arroyo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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259 S San Marcos St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

259 S San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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706 S Gladys Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Gladys Ave

706 S Gladys AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Juniper Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Pointe

6648 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1308 Huntington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1308 Huntington Dr

1308 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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334 Monterey Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

334 Monterey Rd

334 Monterey RdSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1209 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Pine St

1209 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Live Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

209 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1303 Lyndon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Lyndon St

1303 Lyndon StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1681 Amberwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1681 Amberwood Dr

1681 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Marianne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marianne Apartments

112 E Alhambra RdAlhambra, CA 91801
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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. Rosemead in the East San Gabriel neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$981
RosemeadStudioStudio,1BA$1,485
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
South Olive ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,750
Villa TramontiSTUDIO LARGE RENOStudio,1BA$1,799
275 N. Oakland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,833
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marino area is the $1.78 price per square foot 438 N Chester Ave Model at 438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value San Marino apartment is the 414 N Monterey St Model at 414 N Monterey St, Unit A starting at $2,975 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438438 N Chester Ave3BR,1BA$1.78
414 N Monterey St, Unit A414 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$2.23
809 Brent Ave, Unit 3809 Brent Ave3BR,2BA$2.38
1005 W Duarte Rd, Unit 101005 W Duarte Rd2BR,2BA$2.58
125 Allen Ave, Unit 218125 Allen Ave1BR,1BA$2.18
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
121 Hampden Ter, Unit 121 Hampden121 Hampden Ter1BR,1BA$2.79
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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Getting Around San Marino, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Rosemead listed at $1,485.

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 $2,200 at The Kenwood.

What is the most affordable San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pasadena Gateway Villas and starts from $5,035.

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