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2320 White St

PasadenaCA91107

Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Los Angeles and the best places to live with original content written by our Los Angeles, CA Local Expert Rachel Presser

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PasadenaCA91101
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Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

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
Southeast Pasadena$3,423$1,37314
Northeast Pasadena$3,443$1,37311
Raymond Hill$3,790$1,37512
East Pasadena$4,590$1,60046

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,373. Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Monterey ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $1.92 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bay State Terrace starting at $2,690 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
27 E Montana StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.92
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
928 W Huntington Dr, Unit Jade west 2928 W Huntington Dr2BR,2BA$2.35
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570570 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
104 N Granada Ave, Unit 104 N. Granada Ave.104 N Granada Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
429 N Electric Ave, Unit B429 N Electric Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
1353 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1353A1353 N Los Robles Ave1BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Pasadena?

There are currently 3515 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,373 to $10,000. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,575 to $19,500.

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 $1,575 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,984.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

Written by: Rachel Presser

Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.