Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Lake Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $1,375 | $2,000 |
South Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,695 | $3,800 |
South Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $2,795 | $4,570 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lake Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites priced from $1,375. mic130 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable South Lake apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
279 N Euclid Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at mic130 starting at $1,695 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
279 N Euclid Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
435 N Euclid Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.25 |
Getting Around the South Lake Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake is mic130 which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in South Lake costs $2,890.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lake?
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 South Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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