Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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490 Maylin Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

490 Maylin Street

490 Maylin StPasadena, CA 91105
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Number 89
1 Bedroom Apartments

Number 89

89 Hurlbut StPasadena, CA 91105
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1681 Amberwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1681 Amberwood Dr

1681 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Raymondale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymondale Apartments

400 Raymondale DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Tropical Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropical Gardens

1675 Amberwood DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Arroyo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Arroyo area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Gardens Apartments priced from $2,200. Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable South Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2,200
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 corner1BR,1BA$2,450
Holly Street Village1.1 B1BR,1BA$2,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2br/1 ba Model at Amberwood Drive in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the 2x1 900sqft Model at Palm Gardens Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Arroyo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amberwood Drive2br/1 ba2BR,1BA$3.10
Palm Gardens Apartments2x1 900sqft2BR,1BA$2.77
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments1+1 corner1BR,1BA$2.97
APT PALERMO1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.88
Holly Street Village1.1 A1BR,1BA$5.36
Trio ApartmentsAStudio ,1BA$5.90

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South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Arroyo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Arroyo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Arroyo Apartment is $2,200 at Palm Gardens Apartments.

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