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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 1 Bed unit found at 254 Monterey Rd priced from $2,095. 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 Mission Street apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$2,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Street, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Street area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 510-220 Model at Orange Grove Circle in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $5,035. The second greatest value Mission Street apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the South Pasadena 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$3.30
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
1801 Fair Oaks Ave, Unit O1801 Fair Oaks Ave2BR,1BA$3.23
EllinCourt2x12BR,1BA$2.82
1700 Grevelia StE2BR,1BA$3.46
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$3.22
317 Monterey Rd2BR2BR,1BA$3.65
Golden Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
254 Monterey Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
815 Orange Grove Pl, Unit 815815 Orange Grove Pl1BR,1BA$4.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Street?

There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Mission Street, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $3,300. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Street ranging from $2,599 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Street ranges from $2,599 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $4,583.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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