
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Square Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (81 Rentals)
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853-861 N Raymond Ave

1353 N Los Robles Ave, Unit 1353A

279 N Euclid Ave

La Villa Lake - 55 and Better

2167 Casa Grande St, Unit B3

530 N Wilson Ave
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Washington Square, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Square Studio Apartments | $2,944 | $1,373 | $10,000+ |
Washington Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $1,750 | $5,930 |
Washington Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,206 | $2,200 | $6,750 |
Washington Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,652 | $6,652 | $6,652 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Square area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios priced from $1,373. Aqua Courtyard Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Washington Square apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pasadena Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Aqua Courtyard Suites | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
190 S Marengo Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
mic130 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
279 N Euclid Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
853-861 N Raymond Ave | 853 #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
La Villa Lake - 55 and Better | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
Brookmore Apartments | Studio-Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Square, CA
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Square area is the $3.09 price per square foot 109 Marion Ave Model at 109 Marion Ave in the in the South Pasadena neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Washington Square apartment is the 804 Merrett Dr Model at 804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 starting at $2,750 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the West Central Pasadena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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109 Marion Ave | 109 Marion Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1 | 804 Merrett Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
144 S Catalina Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Harmony Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
2080 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
735 Worcester Ave, Unit 3 | 735 Worcester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
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 | $2.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Square, Pasadena, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Washington Square, Pasadena, CA
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Washington Square Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Square is under $1,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Square?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Square is mic130 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Washington Square costs $6,652.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Square?
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 7 regular apartments in Washington Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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