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  2. Building Photo - 140 N Wilson Ave
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    140 N Wilson Ave Unit 5

    140 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
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  7. Building Photo - 729 Locust St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    729 Locust St Unit 5

    729 Locust St, Pasadena, CA 91101
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  13. Building Photo - 330 Cordova St
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    330 Cordova St Unit 330

    330 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
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  15. Building Photo - eaves Old Town Pasadena
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,690+
    1 BED
    $2,740+
    2 BEDS
    $4,170+

    eaves Old Town Pasadena

    350 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
  17. Building Photo - Villas of Pasadena
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,757+
    2 BEDS
    $3,475+
    3 BEDS
    $4,311+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,741 - $4,315
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,757 - $4,331

    Villas of Pasadena

    300 E Bellevue Dr, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 469-5779
  18. Building Photo - 400 E California Blvd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    400 E California Blvd Unit 12

    400 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
  21. Building Photo - City Place
    1 BED
    $2,989+
    2 BEDS
    $3,311+
    3 BEDS
    $4,891+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,984 - $5,504
    Required Monthly Fees$5 - $10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,989 - $4,896

    City Place

    801 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (323) 990-4348
  30. Building Photo - 330 Cordova St
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,300

    330 Cordova St Unit 383

    330 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Pasadena, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Pasadena.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 33 cheap apartments available in Downtown Pasadena, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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