
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)
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La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North East Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North East Pasadena Studio Apartments | $3,462 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
North East Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $2,085 | $5,930 |
North East Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $2,700 | $6,750 |
North East Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,472 | $6,293 | $6,652 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North East Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available North East Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Gateway Villas priced from $1,890. La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,080. Here are the most affordable North East Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
La Villa Lake - 55 + and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Trio Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $2,543 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East Pasadena, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North East Pasadena area is the $3.38 price per square foot Penny Model at THEO in the in the Downtown Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,935. The second greatest value North East Pasadena 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 North East Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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THEO | Penny | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
780 Earlham St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570 | 570 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
The Foothills at Eaton Canyon | The Blackberry | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
City Place | Galileo | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
2167 Casa Grande St, Unit ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | 2167 Casa Grande St | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North East Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East Pasadena is under $2,777.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in North East Pasadena is Pasadena Gateway Villas which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in North East Pasadena costs $6,293.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East 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 1 regular apartments in North East Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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