Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Arroyo Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Arroyo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Arroyo Studio Apartments | $4,192 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
South Arroyo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $2,200 | $5,930 |
South Arroyo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,976 | $2,700 | $7,385 |
South Arroyo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,472 | $6,293 | $6,652 |
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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 $2,390. Here are the most affordable South Arroyo apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,390 |
Trio Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $2,543 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Arroyo, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Arroyo area is the $2.64 price per square foot CREPE MYRTLE Model at Crepe Myrtle Apartments in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value South Arroyo apartment is the 2br/1 ba Model at Amberwood Drive starting at $3,100 with a $3.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crepe Myrtle Apartments | CREPE MYRTLE | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Amberwood Drive | 2br/1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
Catalonia | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
1729 Raymond Hill Rd, Unit 3 | 1729 Raymond Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Residences at Westgate | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
APT PALERMO | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.71 |
Trio Apartments | A | Studio ,1BA | $4.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Arroyo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Arroyo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Arroyo is at Trio Apartments listed at $2,543.
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.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Arroyo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Arroyo is starting from $3,100 at Amberwood Drive.
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