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South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Pasadena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Pasadena, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $981. Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,505
The Tropicana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,513
mon52330BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,599
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,750
South Olive ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,750
4528 N Figueroa St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
109 N Marguerita Ave1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,880
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Hacienda GardenStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Pasadena area is the $2.23 price per square foot 414 N Monterey St Model at 414 N Monterey St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value South Pasadena apartment is the 393 N Euclid Ave Model at 393 N Euclid Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
414 N Monterey St, Unit A414 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$2.23
393 N Euclid Ave, Unit #3393 N Euclid Ave1BR,1BA$1.63
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.57
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.82
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.64
mon52331BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
2401 W Main St, Unit 22401 W Main St1BR,1BA$2.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in South Pasadena?

There are currently 2499 Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $10,000. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Pasadena ranging from $950 to $13,988.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Pasadena ranges from $950 to $13,988 with an average monthly rent of $4,678.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Pasadena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Pasadena range from $1,901 to $9,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,108.

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