
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA from $1,983 (42 Rentals)


1141 Pine St

Tropical Gardens

1681 Amberwood Dr

1724 State St

Arpeggio

Sereno Hills

1617-1619 S Atlantic Blvd
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2321 Highbury Ave, Unit 55, Unit 55

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909 S 2nd St, Unit A, Unit A

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414 N Monterey St, Unit D, Unit D

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5952-5960 Benner St

South Curtis Apartments

931 S Atlantic Blvd

259 S San Marcos St
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275 Marengo Ave

421 N Stoneman Ave

Padilla Street Apartments

311-319 San Marcos St

2101 Vine St

318 N Electric Ave

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346 San Marcos St

1117 N Stoneman Ave

343 Madison Ave

400 California Blvd

201 N Monterey St

4929 Lynnfield St

55 Mar Vista Ave

Jade Gardens Apartments
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5624 Meridian St

241 S Hudson Ave

4434 Lowell Ave

550 E California Blvd

Le Vieux Carre Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

270-280 S Oakland Ave

5325 Huntington Dr N
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135 N 5th St

Royal del Mar
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Pasadena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,601 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| South Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,000 | $5,813 |
| South Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,983 | $8,287 |
| South Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,267 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| South Pasadena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $2,539 | $3,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Pasadena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Pasadena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Pasadena is at Arpeggio listed at $1,105.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment is $1,105 at Arpeggio.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Pasadena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Pasadena is starting from $1,105 at Arpeggio.
What is the most affordable South Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arpeggio and starts from $1,105.
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