Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (2 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $1,375 | $1,975 |
East Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,750 | $2,350 |
East Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $2,345 | $4,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Harmony Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
65 N Craig Ave | #6 | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Blackberry | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
827-835 E Washington Blvd | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit B3 | 2167 Casa Grande St | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
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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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