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Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 03, 2025

There are currently 31 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Pasadena, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,750 to $4,110. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Pasadena14$2,390$1,750
Northeast Pasadena9$3,292$1,850
Southeast Pasadena8$3,282$1,750

Largest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is found at Park View Arbor Apartments in the Olga neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $2,995. Pasadena Gateway Villas in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 925 square feet and currently listed start at $2,440. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park View Arbor ApartmentsJacaranda-161,000 Sq Ft$2,995
Pasadena Gateway VillasCl1925 Sq Ft$2,440
AMLI Old PasadenaA4b837 Sq Ft$3,923
CataloniaOne Bedroom829 Sq Ft$3,558
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 corner825 Sq Ft$2,450
THEOArroyo819 Sq Ft$2,795
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft750 Sq Ft$2,200
Terraces at Paseo ColoradoOne Bedroom686 Sq Ft$3,550

Cheapest Available Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Pasadena, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,750 at Rosewood Gardens in the North San Gabriel neighborhood. The second most affordable Pasadena 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at dua853 starting at $1,775 in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Pasadena is currently $3,040. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Pasadena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath$1,750
dua8531BR/1.0BA$1,775
258 S San Marcos StOne Bed, One Bath$1,850
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA$1,850
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom$1,850
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #2$1,850
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom$1,875
818 W Huntington Dr1BR/1BA$1,900

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Pasadena Overview

Living in Pasadena, California can provide you with many great opportunities to be close to work , entertainment spots, food and fun. Known for its ties to the world of theater and to the movies, Pasadena is in a valley surrounded by beautiful scenery, majestic mountains, shopping, and much more!

Why live in Pasadena, CA?

Apartments in Pasadena will afford you the opportunity of living close to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where work is done on creating spacecraft to launch into orbit. Pasadena is also home to the Rose Bowl and is also famous for its Rose Bowl flea market and the Rose Parade. It is the birthplace to the late, great Jackie Robinson, and it is situated close to the lush Angeles National Forest. It is located to the north and west of Los Angeles, and so much of the glamor of Hollywood bleeds over into its streets and history. In addition, Pasadena is only a half an hour's drive from the beach.

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Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Pasadena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Pasadena is at Rosewood Gardens listed at $1,750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Pasadena is $3,040.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Pasadena is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at Park View Arbor Apartments.

What is the average size for Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Pasadena is currently 769 sq ft.

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