Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (2 Rentals)

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East Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central Pasadena, CA

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central Pasadena area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value East Central Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Harmony Court Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
Harmony Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.98
65 N Craig Ave#62BR,1BA$3.11
Del Mar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
The Foothills at Eaton CanyonThe Blackberry1BR,1BA$3.21
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
827-835 E Washington BlvdOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$4.00
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit B32167 Casa Grande StStudio ,1BA$4.38
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Central Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central Pasadena is under $2,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in East Central Pasadena is mic130 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in East Central Pasadena costs $3,112.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central 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 3 regular apartments in East Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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