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780 Earlham St

PasadenaCA91101

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South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Pasadena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,373. 200 S Madison Ave in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
200 S Madison AveUpper StudioStudio,1BA$1,629
279 N Euclid AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,837
Eastern ManorOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Pasadena area is the $2.35 price per square foot 6044 La Prada St Model at 6044 La Prada St, Unit D in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value South Pasadena apartment is the 5408 Huntington Dr S Model at 5408 Huntington Dr S, Unit 5408 starting at $3,750 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6044 La Prada St, Unit D6044 La Prada St3BR,3BA$2.35
5408 Huntington Dr S, Unit 54085408 Huntington Dr S3BR,2.5BA$2.50
1201 S 4th St, Unit 12011201 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.91
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
1104 S Marengo Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
429 N Electric Ave, Unit B429 N Electric Ave2BR,1BA$2.62
Royal del Mar2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
Valley Manor Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Madison Court Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pasadena

What type of rentals are currently available in South Pasadena?

There are currently 2499 Apartments for Rent in South Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,373 to $10,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Pasadena ranging from $1,075 to $8,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Pasadena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Pasadena ranges from $1,075 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,816.

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