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

853-861 N Raymond Ave

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1

La Villa Lake - 55 and Better

2167 Casa Grande St, Unit B3

530 N Wilson Ave
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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Orange Heights Studio Apartments | $3,034 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
Orange Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,750 | $5,930 |
Orange Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $2,095 | $6,938 |
Orange Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,652 | $6,652 | $6,652 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Orange Heights Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
200 S Madison Ave | Upper Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,837 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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109 Marion Ave | 109 Marion Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
855 N Marengo Ave | Unit 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
456 N Catalina Ave, Unit B | 456 N Catalina Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Royal del Mar | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
2080 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1 | 573 N Mar Vista Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOrange Heights, Pasadena, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Best Local Schools in Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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