Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olive Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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815 E Villa St
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815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101

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Olive Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olive Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olive Heights 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 Olive Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
La Villa Lake - 55 and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$1,942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olive Heights, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olive Heights area is the $2.55 price per square foot 804 Merrett Dr Model at 804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Olive Heights apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 570 Los Robles starting at $3,595 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olive Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
570 Los Robles3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$3.49
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570570 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
Terraces at South Pasadena ApartmentsR 1+1 AA patio1BR,1BA$3.21
Terraces at Paseo ColoradoOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$4.72
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85
AvilaA1Studio ,1BA$4.38
La Villa Lake - 55 and BetterStudioStudio ,1BA$4.86
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$5.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olive Heights, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Olive Heights Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olive Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olive Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olive Heights is under $3,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olive Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Olive Heights is 853-861 N Raymond Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Olive Heights costs $3,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olive Heights?

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 2 regular apartments in Olive Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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