Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $900 (79 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Pasadena Studio Apartments | $3,117 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Pasadena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $1,695 | $5,930 |
Southwest Pasadena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,353 | $2,200 | $6,750 |
Southwest Pasadena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,123 | $3,595 | $6,652 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Pasadena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Pasadena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio priced from $981. Pasadena Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Southwest Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
301 Pleasant St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Pasadena, CA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Pasadena area is the $2.55 price per square foot 804 Merrett Dr Model at 804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 in the in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Southwest Pasadena apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 144 S Catalina Ave starting at $2,890 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the South Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570 | 570 N El Molino Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Arpeggio | 1x1 CR | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Pasadena Gateway Villas | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
1353 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1353A | 1353 N Los Robles Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Getting Around the Southwest Pasadena Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Pasadena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Pasadena is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Pasadena?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Pasadena is Arpeggio which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Southwest Pasadena costs $5,123.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 6 regular apartments in Southwest Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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