Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (79 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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255-265 Grandview St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-265 Grandview St

255-265 Grandview StPasadena, CA 91104
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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1193 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1193 Washington Blvd

1193 Washington BlvdPasadena, CA 91104
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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1401 N Los Robles Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 N Los Robles Ave

1401 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91104
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101

Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orange Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orange Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Orange Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
200 S Madison AveUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,629
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,837
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
La Villa Lake - 55 and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$1,942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange Heights, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange Heights area is the $3.09 price per square foot 109 Marion Ave Model at 109 Marion Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Orange Heights 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 Orange Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
109 Marion Ave109 Marion Ave2BR,2BA$3.09
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
855 N Marengo AveUnit 32BR,1BA$2.19
456 N Catalina Ave, Unit B456 N Catalina Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
Royal del Mar2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
2080 Raymond Ave12BR,1BA$2.75
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1573 N Mar Vista Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including Orange Heights, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Orange Heights Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Orange Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange Heights is under $1,942.

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

The cheapest apartment in Orange Heights is mic130 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Orange Heights costs $6,652.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange 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 8 regular apartments in Orange Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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