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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,850+
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    Oak Knoll Apartments

    4.5 (17)
    267 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,200
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    529-541 S. El Molino Ave.

    3.0 (1)
    529-541 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,300
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    Marengo Apartments

    275 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,600

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,535+
    1 bd $2,665+
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    Brookmore Apartments

    4.0 (7)
    189 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,596+
    1 bd $2,722+
    2 bd $3,916+
    Total monthly cost
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    Windsor Pasadena

    375 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $3,200

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $3,138+
    2 bd $4,299+
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    Los Robles Apartments

    3.5 (9)
    500 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Del Vina Apts

    3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107
    Pet friendly
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    Madison Court Apartments

    3.5 (22)
    530 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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    Pasadena

    35 Greenwood Ave. & 34 Parkwood Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107
    Cat friendly • Parking • Air conditioner
  • 9-0-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,200 and $4,597.

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

There are 138 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Pasadena, CA were last updated on 12 Oct 2026.

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

The average Pasadena, CA cheap apartment size is 690 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.

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 42 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 $3,224 per month so any rental south of $2,579 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Pasadena, CA rents go as low as $1,850/mo.