Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Street Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (54 Rentals)

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$2,108 - $2,750

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1313 Huntington Dr

South PasadenaCA91030

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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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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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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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1207 Huntington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1207 Huntington Dr

1207 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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265 Monterey Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Monterey Rd

265 Monterey RdSouth 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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1724 State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 State St

1724 State StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Lyndon Capri
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndon Capri

1220 Lyndon StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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659 Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

659 Grand Ave

659 Grand AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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The Hardison
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hardison

1810 Hardison PlSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1728 Grevelia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1728 Grevelia St

1728 Grevelia StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1615 Amberwood Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Amberwood Dr

1615 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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501 Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 Magnolia St

501 Magnolia StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1218 Pine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1218 Pine St

1218 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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711 Orange Grove Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

711 Orange Grove Ave

711 Orange Grove AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1700 Huntington Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Huntington Dr

1700 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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454 Mission St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

454 Mission St

454 Mission StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Prospect Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Apartments

635 Prospect AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Street area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena! priced from $1,895. 601 Meridian Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Mission Street apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
601 Meridian AveT1BR,1BA$2,050
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$2,350
1700 Grevelia StE2BR,1BA$2,395
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Golden Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,675
317 Monterey Rd2BR2BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Street, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Street 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 $4,985. The second greatest value Mission Street apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove starting at $3,495 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Street 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$2.41
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
1801 Fair Oaks Ave, Unit O1801 Fair Oaks Ave2BR,1BA$3.23
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.82
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+11BR,1BA$3.26
1700 Grevelia StE2BR,1BA$3.19
317 Monterey Rd2BR2BR,1BA$3.65
Golden Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Street is at Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena! listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Street Apartment is $2,050 at 601 Meridian Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Street is starting from $2,395 at 1700 Grevelia St.

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