Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (92 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Jefferson Park area of Pasadena.

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170 El Molino N Ave, Unit 3

83 N Greenwood Ave

78 S Berkeley Ave

853-861 N Raymond Ave

2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

279 N Euclid Ave
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170 S Chester Ave

335 S Los Robles Ave

La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better

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275 Cordova St

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Jefferson Park, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jefferson Park Studio Apartments | $3,057 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
Jefferson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,800 | $5,930 |
Jefferson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,387 | $2,200 | $7,385 |
Jefferson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $3,345 | $6,652 |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,325. 190 S Marengo Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
170 N El Molino Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Oak Knoll Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $2.20 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 27 E Montana St in the in the North Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the 804 Merrett Dr Model at 804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 starting at $2,750 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 E Montana St | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570 | 570 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
570 Los Robles | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
2080 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
1310 N Marengo Ave | 1310 N Marengo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
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Getting Around the Jefferson Park Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Park is under $2,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Park is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Jefferson Park costs $4,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Park?
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 8 regular apartments in Jefferson Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson Park?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson Park have an average cost of $142 which is $4,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Park.
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