Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Pasadena Neighborhood of Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (72 Rentals)

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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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200 S Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

200 S Madison Ave

200 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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170 N El Molino Ave
Studio Apartments

170 N El Molino Ave

170 N El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Cottages D' Caroline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages D' Caroline

390-400 N Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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881 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

881 N Oakland Ave

881 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91104
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267 S Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

267 S Madison Ave

267 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Michigan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Michigan Apartments

165 N Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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366 Mentor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Mentor Ave

366 Mentor AvePasadena, CA 91106
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165 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Catalina Ave

165 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Magnolia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

999 Locust StPasadena, CA 91106
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West Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Central Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central Pasadena 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 West Central Pasadena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
200 S Madison AveUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,629
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,837
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$1,850
La Villa Lake - 55 and BetterStudioStudio,1BA$1,942
855 N Marengo AveUnit 32BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Pasadena, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central Pasadena 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 West Central Pasadena 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 West Central Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
109 Marion Ave109 Marion Ave2BR,2BA$3.09
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
144 S Catalina Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
780 Earlham St2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.10
855 N Marengo AveUnit 32BR,1BA$2.19
Royal del Mar2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
456 N Catalina Ave, Unit B456 N Catalina Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
853-861 N Raymond Ave853 #21BR,1BA$2.85
mic1301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1573 N Mar Vista Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

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West Central Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Pasadena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Central Pasadena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central Pasadena is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central Pasadena?

The cheapest apartment in West Central Pasadena is mic130 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in West Central Pasadena costs $6,652.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central 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 8 regular apartments in West Central Pasadena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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