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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA. 37 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a woman walking down a sidewalk in front of a building
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    330 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90031
    1 BED $1,257
    2 BEDS $1,769

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with leather chairs and a table
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    150 LAS TUNAS DR, ARCADIA, CA 91007
    1 BED $1,481
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • an empty kitchen with a sink stove and refrigerator
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    2601-11 S Orchard Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    STUDIO $1,665
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets
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    241 S. Olive, Alhambra, CA 91801
    STUDIO $1,730
    1 BED $2,104+
  • a parking lot with two cars in front of a house
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    (Housing), Glendale, CA 91205
    1 BED $1,760
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    320 South Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
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    1 BED $1,795

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    101 BRIDEWELL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
    STUDIO $1,846+
    2 BEDS $2,538+
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets
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    1437 E. Windsor Rd., Glendale, CA 91205
  • a covered walkway between two buildings with a gate
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    5161 Huntington Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    301 Pleasant St., Pasadena, CA 91101
    1 BED $1,895
  • 309 East Elk Avenue 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    309 East Elk Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,795
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  • a view of a pool from the balcony of a house
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    2211 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
    1 BED $1,999+
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    441 Burchett Street, Glendale, CA 91203
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    1 BED $2,095
  • a rendering of a building with a yellow line around it
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    1111 N. Maryland Ave, Glendale, CA 91207
    1 BED $2,150
    2 BEDS $2,950

Apartments Under $2,400

  • 114 Franklin Ct 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    114 Franklin Ct, Glendale, CA 91205
    1 BED $2,245
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    189 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    STUDIO $2,395
    1 BED $2,615
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
    Today

    265 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
    STUDIO $2,905+
    1 BED $2,800+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    401 S Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
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    3 BEDS $3,315
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
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    529-541 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
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  • an outdoor fenced in area with a palm tree in front of a building
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    985-1009 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a window
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    1560 Yosemite Dr, Eagle Rock, CA 90041
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  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with stove and microwave
    Today

    325 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801
    1 BED $1,850
  • a white building on a street corner with a blue sky
    Today

    5101 Huntington Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
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  • a living room with leather furniture and a television
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    4122 Glenalbyn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    207 West Lomita Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
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Getting around in Pasadena, CA

85 /100
Very Walkable
51 /100
Good Transit
77 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 51, Bike Score®: 77

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pasadena, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,895 and $3,715.

How many cheap rentals are available in Pasadena, CA on RentCafe?

There are 23 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Pasadena, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Pasadena, CA?

The average Pasadena, CA cheap apartment size is 363 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Pasadena, CA?

Cheap apartments in Pasadena, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Pasadena, CA?

A cheap apartment in Pasadena, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Pasadena, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Pasadena, CA has never been easier. We feature 37 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Pasadena, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Pasadena, CA? The average apartment rent in Pasadena is $3,142 per month so any rental south of $2,514 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Pasadena, CA rents go as low as $1,257/mo.

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