Old Pasadena Apartments for Rent

Over the years Old Pasadena, or as it’s known locally, Old Town, has seen its share of famous residents, among them Albert Einstein, Upton Sinclair, and General George Patton. Old Town housed Andy Warhol’s artistic creations at the Pasadena Museum of Modern Art for his West Coast debut. During the 1960s, the hippie generation came to town, bringing with it their music and free-thinking lifestyle.

Today, Old Pasadena is a designated historic district. The original buildings were refurbished under strict supervision, using materials, colors, and styles that reflected those of the early 20th century. Old Town gets national exposure each year on New Year’s Day when the Tournament of Roses Parade makes its way down Colorado Avenue, the very center of this historic area.

Much of Old Town is an artsy, trendy, pedestrian-friendly business district, but there are apartments on the upper floors of many of the renovated buildings. This is the sort of place to wake up in the morning, walk downstairs and find a café to enjoy morning coffee with a neighbor. People watching is an unofficial sport. Getting out of town is not a problem. The Metro Gold Line light rail connects Old Pasadena with downtown Los Angeles. Fido is also welcome. There is a five-acre dog park along East Colorado Boulevard, three blocks east of town.

Schools in Old Town tend to specialize in various skills. Among them are the Theatre 360, Armory Center for the Arts, and the Sewing Studio. The closest public schools are Imperial Elementary and Marathana High School, both to the south. St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church and its associated school are to the north.