Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (19 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1308 Huntington Dr
1 to 2 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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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
1 to 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
Studio Apartments

Fremont

1821 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Park Lane
1 to 2 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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1141 Pine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Pine St

1141 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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601 Meridian Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 Meridian Ave

601 Meridian AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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The Pinewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pinewood

1204 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Tropical Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropical Gardens

1675 Amberwood DrSouth 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 1207 Huntington priced from $1,950. 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
1207 Huntington1 bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 AA1BR,1BA$2,295
1728 Grevelia St1x11BR,1BA$2,300
317 Monterey RdNO VACANCYStudio,$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Den 520-131 Model at Orange Grove Circle in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $6,742. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Unit C Model at 306 Mockingbird Ln starting at $4,850 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the South Pasadena 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.
Orange Grove Circle2 Bed 2 Bath Den 520-1312BR,2BA$3.37
306 Mockingbird LnUnit C3BR,2BA$3.13
Amberwood Drive2br/1 ba2BR,1BA$3.20
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.82
1218 Pine StUnit #3051BR,1.5BA$3.15
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 31729 Raymond Hill Rd1BR,1BA$2.88
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$3.39
1728 Grevelia St1x11BR,1BA$3.54
1207 Huntington1 bed/1bath1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, South Pasadena, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 317 Monterey Rd listed at $2,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,950 at 1207 Huntington.

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 $2,400 at EllinCourt.

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