Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison 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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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson 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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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino 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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Hacienda Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Garden

529-541 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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305 California Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 California Blvd

305 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91101
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301 Pleasant St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Pleasant St.

301 Pleasant StPasadena, CA 91101
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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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400 California Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 California Blvd

400 California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Magnolia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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Oak Knoll Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Knoll Apartments

267 S Oak Knoll AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Hallie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hallie

350 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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56 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 N Wilson Ave

56 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 E California Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 E California Blvd

550 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91106
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Royal del Mar
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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The Bellevue Pasadena
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellevue Pasadena

33 S Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Madison Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison Apartments

150-158 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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495 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

495 S Madison Ave

495 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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721 Cordova St
2 Bedroom Apartments

721 Cordova St

721 Cordova StPasadena, CA 91101
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wil195
1 Bedroom Apartments

wil195

195 S Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106

Cheapest Available Downtown Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 190 S Marengo Ave priced from $1,708. Madison Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
170 N El Molino Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Pasadena Gateway VillasD2Studio,1BA$1,890
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,337
AndaluciaS7-0x1Studio,1BA$2,632
The HallieB4 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,673

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pasadena, CA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pasadena area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Downtown Pasadena apartment is the C1 - 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Hallie starting at $3,347 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
The HallieC1 - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.43
Alur2X2 E2BR,2BA$3.53
THEOArroyo1BR,1BA$3.41
Pasadena Gateway VillasC11BR,1BA$2.83
303 N. Oakland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.80
279 N Euclid AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.77
301 Pleasant St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
170 El Molino N Ave, Unit 3170 El Molino N AveStudio ,1BA$3.67
170 N El Molino AvestudioStudio ,1BA$3.72

Getting Around the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pasadena is under $2,673.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pasadena is 170 N El Molino Ave which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Downtown Pasadena costs $4,754.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pasadena?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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