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  10. 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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  12. Building Photo - Villas of Pasadena
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $2,794+
    2 BEDS
    $2,961+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,778 - $3,617
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,794 - $3,633

    Villas of Pasadena

    300 E Bellevue Dr, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 469-5779
  13. Building Photo - MW Lofts
    STUDIO
    $2,870+
    1 BED
    $3,349+
    2 BEDS
    $6,000+
    3 BEDS
    $5,280+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,870 - $7,055
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,870 - $7,055

    MW Lofts

    218 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 765-3197
  19. The Front Bungalow - 242 N Wilson Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,400

    242 N Wilson Ave

    242 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
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  22. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $3,622+
    2 BEDS
    $4,144+
    3 BEDS
    $4,798+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,599 - $5,426
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,622 - $5,449

    Pasadena Gateway Villas

    290 N Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 314-6678

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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 28 cheap apartments available in Downtown Pasadena, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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