Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)
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La Villa Lake - 55 and Better

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The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa

Pasadena Studios
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Southeast Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Pasadena Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $1,373 | $2,975 |
Southeast Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $1,750 | $3,915 |
Southeast Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,300 | $5,025 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Pasadena area of Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Southeast Pasadena apartments for rent in Pasadena, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa | The Huntington | 1BR,1BA | $2,388 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 AA patio | 1BR,1BA | $2,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Pasadena, CA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Pasadena area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 780 Earlham St in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Southeast Pasadena apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 570 Los Robles starting at $2,545 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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780 Earlham St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
570 Los Robles | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | R 1+1 AA patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Terraces at Paseo Colorado | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
The Stuart at Sierra Madre Villa | The Huntington | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.86 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.32 |
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Among neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southeast Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
55 / 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 Southeast Pasadena Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Pasadena is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Southeast Pasadena costs $3,380.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Pasadena?
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 1 regular apartments in Southeast Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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