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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
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
South Olive ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,750
The BoulevardstudioStudio,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 August 03, 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 818 Model at 800-818 S Orange Grove Blvd starting at $3,995 with a $2.80 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.
438 N Chester Ave, Unit 438438 N Chester Ave3BR,1BA$1.78
800-818 S Orange Grove Blvd8182BR,2BA$2.80
The Huntington SunsetLovely 1,360 3 Bdrm 2 Bath with NEW MODERN WOOD...3BR,2BA$2.53
414 N Monterey St, Unit A414 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$2.23
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
121 Hampden Ter, Unit 121 Hampden121 Hampden Ter1BR,1BA$2.79
Arpeggio1x1 AR1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marino

What type of rentals are currently available in San Marino?

There are currently 2722 Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $10,000. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Marino ranging from $1,200 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Marino?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Marino ranges from $1,200 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,505.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Marino?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Marino range from $2,900 to $6,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,765.

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