Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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1112 Fremont Ave
$1,695 - $1,750
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1112 Fremont Ave

1112 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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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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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 to 2 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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1303 Lyndon St
1 to 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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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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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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Tropical Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropical Gardens

1675 Amberwood DrSouth 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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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 Studio unit found at Fremont priced from $1,845. 1020 Fair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fremont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,845
1020 Fair1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,050
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South PasadenaR 1+1 patio1BR,1BA$2,295
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 Model at Orange Grove Circle in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $4,980. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove starting at $3,695 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the South Arroyo 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 510-2202BR,2BA$3.27
1021 Grove2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.55
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
630 Brent Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.94
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.71
330 Pasadena Ave, Unit A330 Pasadena Ave1BR,1BA$2.75
Terraces at South Pasadena1+1 patio1BR,1BA$3.36
Prospect Apartments1+11BR,1BA$3.64
1714 Grevelia St, Unit B1714 Grevelia St1BR,1BA$3.29
1112 Fremont Ave1112 Fremont AveStudio ,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, South Pasadena, CA

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

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3.5
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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 Fremont listed at $1,845.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $2,050 at 1020 Fair.

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 $2,300 at EllinCourt.

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