
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Street Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA from $1,100 (21 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Mission Street area of South Pasadena.

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Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Street Studio Apartments | $2,483 | $1,350 | $3,565 |
Mission Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $2,200 | $4,355 |
Mission Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $2,700 | $5,520 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mission Street Neighborhood of South Pasadena, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mission Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Street area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 317 Monterey Rd priced from $2,175. Palm Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Mission Street apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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317 Monterey Rd | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,390 |
Prospect Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
88 at Alhambra Place | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,631 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Street, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Street area is the $2.64 price per square foot CREPE MYRTLE Model at Crepe Myrtle Apartments in the in the South Arroyo neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Mission Street apartment is the 2br/1 ba Model at Amberwood Drive starting at $3,100 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Street apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crepe Myrtle Apartments | CREPE MYRTLE | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Amberwood Drive | 2br/1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Park View Arbor Apartments | Jacaranda-16 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Palm Gardens Apartments | 1x1 750sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Haven at Del Mar Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Terraces at South Pasadena Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Prospect Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Residences at Westgate | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
1801 Fair Oaks Ave, Unit R | 1801 Fair Oaks Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
317 Monterey Rd | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Street is under $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Street?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Street is 317 Monterey Rd which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in Mission Street costs $4,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Street?
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 1 regular apartments in Mission Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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