Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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1931 Fremont Ave
Studio Apartments

1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1004 Arroyo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo 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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1308 Huntington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1308 Huntington Dr

1308 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1209 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Pine St

1209 Pine 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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1303 Lyndon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Lyndon St

1303 Lyndon StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Raymondale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymondale Apartments

400 Raymondale DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Fremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Apartments

1719 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Fremont
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Fremont

1821 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

1760 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1170 Huntington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1170 Huntington Dr

1170 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1218 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1218 Pine St

1218 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Huntington Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Palms

1600 W Huntington DrAlhambra, CA 91801
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Downtown, South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at hun120 priced from $2,145. Palm Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
hun1201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,145
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
2028 Meridian AveUnit A1BR,1BA$2,295
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+11BR,1BA$2,390
Prospect Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.58 price per square foot 809 Brent Ave Model at 809 Brent Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Jacaranda-9 Model at Park View Arbor Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Raymond Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
809 Brent Ave, Unit 3809 Brent Ave3BR,2BA$2.58
Park View Arbor ApartmentsJacaranda-91BR,1BA$3.00
Amberwood Drive2br/1 ba2BR,1BA$3.20
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 31729 Raymond Hill Rd1BR,1BA$3.13
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+11BR,1BA$3.08
Prospect Apartments1+11BR,1BA$3.61
2028 Meridian AveUnit A1BR,1BA$3.45
1502 Huntington Dr, Unit .51502 Huntington Dr1BR,1BA$3.67
hun1201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, South Pasadena, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in South Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $2,145 at hun120.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,700 at Palm Gardens Apartments.

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