Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,100 (21 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101

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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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228-230 S Oakland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

228-230 S Oakland Ave

228-230 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Royal del Mar
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. 190 S Marengo Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Old Town Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708
Brookmore ApartmentsStudio-EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,999
The HallieA1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,289
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Pasadena, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Pasadena area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2x2 DR Model at Arpeggio in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Old Town Pasadena apartment is the 153 E Villa St Model at 153 E Villa St, Unit Top Floor starting at $3,290 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arpeggio2x2 DR2BR,2BA$1.07
153 E Villa St, Unit Top Floor153 E Villa St2BR,1BA$3.46
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.80
APT MESSINA1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.56
APT PALERMO1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.30
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.77
435 N Euclid Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.04
eaves Old Town PasadenaSTU-590sq-1Studio ,1BA$4.64
The HallieA1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.67
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA

Ranked #92

Among neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Town Pasadena Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Pasadena is under $2,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town Pasadena is 279 N Euclid Ave which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Old Town Pasadena costs $4,775.

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