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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $2,000 | $2,900 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $2,145 | $2,995 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,330 | $2,595 | $4,830 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $3,350 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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hun120 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
2028 Meridian Ave | Unit A | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,390 |
Prospect Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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809 Brent Ave, Unit 3 | 809 Brent Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Park View Arbor Apartments | Jacaranda-9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Amberwood Drive | 2br/1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 2x1 900sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 3 | 1729 Raymond Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Prospect Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
2028 Meridian Ave | Unit A | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
1502 Huntington Dr, Unit .5 | 1502 Huntington Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
hun120 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
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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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