Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA from $900 (137 Rentals)

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South Curtis Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Curtis Apartments

404-410 S Curtis AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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Coral Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Reef Apartments

5730 N Willard AveSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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Stanley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Stanley Apartments

149 S Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1931 Fremont Ave
Studio Apartments

1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Casa De Arco
Studio Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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1004 Arroyo Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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259 S San Marcos St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

259 S San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland 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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706 S Gladys Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Gladys Ave

706 S Gladys AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Juniper Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Pointe

6648 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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1308 Huntington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1308 Huntington Dr

1308 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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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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334 Monterey Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

334 Monterey Rd

334 Monterey RdSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1209 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Pine St

1209 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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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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Live Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

209 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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1207 Huntington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1207 Huntington Dr

1207 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1303 Lyndon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Lyndon St

1303 Lyndon StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

San Marino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Marino Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marino, CA is a Studio unit found at Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,325. Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Emerald ApartmentsUnit #34 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,708
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
dua8531BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
258 S San Marcos StOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
The Boulevard1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marino area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bay State Terrace in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,690. The second greatest value San Marino 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 San Marino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
804 Merrett Dr, Unit #1804 Merrett Dr2BR,1BA$2.55
315 Broadway E, Unit 107315 Broadway E2BR,2BA$2.60
570 N El Molino Ave, Unit 570570 N El Molino Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - center2BR,1BA$2.68
429 N Electric Ave, Unit B429 N Electric Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Valley Manor Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Palm Gardens Apartments1x1 750sqft1BR,1BA$2.51
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69

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Getting Around San Marino, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marino Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Marino?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Marino is at Aqua Courtyard Suites listed at $1,325.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment is $1,750 at Rosewood Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marino Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marino is starting from $2,000 at Valley Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Broadway Apartments and starts from $2,945.

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