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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Pasadena$3,395$1,32514
East Pasadena$4,700$1,75038
Southeast Pasadena$5,850$1,32513

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,325. 190 S Marengo Ave in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
dua8531BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Model at Arcadia Pines in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St starting at $2,745 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia Pines2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.94
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Crepe Myrtle ApartmentsCREPE MYRTLE2BR,1BA$2.64
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570570 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - center2BR,1BA$2.68
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Pasadena?

There are currently 3509 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $10,000. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,400 to $21,499.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pasadena ranges from $1,400 to $21,499 with an average monthly rent of $5,662.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pasadena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pasadena range from $3,195 to $6,652, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,975 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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