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property at 2346 Warwick Ave

$2,000

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2346 Warwick Ave

Los AngelesCA90032
property at 2321 Highbury Ave

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2321 Highbury Ave, Unit 55

2321 Highbury Ave
Los AngelesCA90032

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property at 4201 Via Marisol

$2,400

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4201 Via Marisol, Unit 328

4201 Via Marisol
Los AngelesCA90042
property at 330 Cordova St

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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330 Cordova St, Unit 330

330 Cordova St
PasadenaCA91101
property at 6231 Royer Ave

$2,500

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6231 Royer Ave, Unit ADU

6231 Royer Ave
Los AngelesCA91367

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South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

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 $1,460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
Pasadena StudiosStudio 60% AMI - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,460
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1,595
Woodside Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,600
College Manor1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,692
Cottages D Caroline AtlasW/StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Fremont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Oak Knoll Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Pasadena area is the $1.96 price per square foot 432 N Monterey St Model at 432 N Monterey St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value South Pasadena apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Highland Manor starting at $2,749 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles 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.
432 N Monterey St, Unit A432 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.96
Highland Manor3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.20
260 S Avenue 553 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.46
Euclid Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.34
561 - Granada, LLC.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.38
4717-4727 Gambier/4716-4726 Butterfly1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1.63
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$1.07
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in South Pasadena?

There are currently 2510 Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $10,201. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Pasadena ranging from $1,650 to $13,000.

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 $1,650 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,078.

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