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  1. Building Photo - Trio Apartments
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    STUDIO
    $2,385
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,380
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,385

    Trio Apartments

    621 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (323) 990-4221
  4. STUDIO
    $2,351
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,316 - $2,519
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,351 - $2,554

    Luxe Pasadena

    1769 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106
    (626) 532-8232
  6. STUDIO
    $2,396
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,354 - $2,499
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,396 - $2,541

    Andalucia

    686 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 602-7145
  10. STUDIO
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    The Historic Stanley

    149 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 658-3926
  12. STUDIO
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825 - $1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825 - $1,995

    255 S Madison Ave

    255 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 469-5367
  24. STUDIO
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795 - $1,895
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $1,895

    276 S Sierra Madre Blvd

    276 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
    (626) 414-4270
  30. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,875+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,875 - $2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $2,200

    267 S Madison Ave

    267 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 995-2320
  36. STUDIO
    $1,875+
    1 BED
    $2,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,875 - $2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $2,600

    279 N Euclid Ave

    279 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  39. 1 BED
    $2,000

    Pasadena

    34 Parkwood Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
  40. 1 BED
    $1,995+
    2 BEDS
    $2,395+

    mon930

    930 N Monterey St, Alhambra, CA 91801
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Pasadena at a Glance

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Pasadena, CA Apartments for Rent

Pasadena is home to the annual Rose Bowl football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade, a tradition dating back to 1890 that draws visitors from around the world. Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, this city is 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles and serves as the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Those searching for apartments for rent in Pasadena will discover plenty of options in this city that houses prestigious institutions like the California Institute of Technology, the Norton Simon Museum, and the Pasadena Playhouse, all within a setting that combines historic Craftsman bungalows with contemporary living spaces.

Renting in Pasadena means convenient access to different neighborhoods and amenities that appeal to many renters. Old Pasadena's walkable streets provide easy access to local dining and shopping, while areas like South Lake Avenue and the Bungalow Heaven district offer distinct architectural character. The city's location provides straightforward commutes to employment centers throughout Los Angeles County, and residents can enjoy nearby hiking trails in the Arroyo Seco or outdoor activities at Brookside Park. With one-bedroom apartment communities averaging $2,372 per month and two-bedroom units around $3,037, Pasadena offers a suburban atmosphere with access to cultural attractions, educational institutions, and recreational spaces.

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Pasadena High

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John Muir High

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Rose City High (Continuation) School

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Octavia E. Butler Magnet School

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Grades 6-8
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Woodrow Wilson Middle

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Grades 6-8
386 Students
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Willard Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Don Benito Fundamental

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Grades K-5
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Norma Coombs Elementary

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Field (Eugene) Elementary

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Hamilton Elementary

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