
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Central Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,373 | $3,039 |
North Central Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $1,850 | $3,710 |
North Central Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $2,095 | $5,182 |
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Cheapest Available North Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. 853-861 N Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable North Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
855 N Marengo Ave | Unit 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
2080 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Pasadena, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central Pasadena area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 780 Earlham St in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value North Central Pasadena apartment is the Unit 3 Model at 855 N Marengo Ave starting at $2,095 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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780 Earlham St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
855 N Marengo Ave | Unit 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
731 N Madison Ave, Unit 731 | 731 N Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
2080 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
506 E Ashtabula St, Unit 506 E Ashtabula | 506 E Ashtabula St | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
Terraces at Paseo Colorado | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.72 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.86 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
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Best Local Schools in North Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Best Local Schools in North Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central Pasadena is under $3,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in North Central Pasadena is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in North Central Pasadena costs $3,231.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 108 regular apartments in North Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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