$3,500
558 Hickory Lane
558 Hickory Lane, Pasadena, CA 91103
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$65,000
1288 South Oakland Avenue
1288 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
5 Beds • 6 Bath
$900
2138 Layton Street
2138 Layton Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
3 Beds • 1 Bath
$6,200
2741 Las Flores Drive
2741 Las Flores Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107
5 Beds • 3 Bath
$2,634+
Acappella Pasadena
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$3,500
924 El Paso Drive
924 El Paso Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Studio • 1 Bath
$9,500
1515 La Vista Terrace
1515 La Vista Terrace, Glendale, CA 91208
4 Beds • 4 Bath
$2,775
The Fairmount
1001 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91106
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,300
3114 Pasadena Avenue
3114 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,600
415 East Harvard Street
415 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91205
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,995
3860 Boyce Ave
3860 Boyce Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,500
2726 S. 10th Ave.
2726 S. 10th Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,668
La Villa Lake - Senior Living 55+
1070 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Studio • 1 Bath
$3,500
1130 North Virgil Avenue
1130 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Studio • 1 Bath
$2,300
312 W 5Th St, 1007
312 W 5Th St, 1007, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Studio • 1 Bath
$2,997
325 Cordova St
325 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,220
801 E Walnut St
801 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,520
745 E Orange Grove Blvd
745 E Orange Grove Blvd unit Bungalow, Pasadena, CA 91104
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,550
393 Adena St
393 Adena St unit 1, Pasadena, CA 91104
Studio • 1 Bath
$920
831 E Mountain St
831 E Mountain St unit N/A, Pasadena, CA 91104
4 Beds • 2 Bath
$6,500
979 E Washington Blvd
979 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
5 Beds • 3 Bath
$1,950
410 S Sierra Madre Blvd
410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,150
3190 Milton St
3190 Milton St, Pasadena, CA 91107
3 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,800
1296 North Mentor Avenue
1296 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,725+
Villas of Pasadena Apartment Homes
300 E Bellevue Dr, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,190
121 South Avenue 60
121 South Avenue 60, Los Angeles, CA 90042
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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$2,275
4371 Esmeralda Street
4371 Esmeralda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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$1,900
3214 1/2 Arvia Street
3214 1/2 Arvia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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$2,185+
The Huntington at Pasadena
890 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
1–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$4,100
4354 Prospect Avenue
4354 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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$4,900
511 Micheltorena Street
511 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,400+
Wright Avenue Apartments
819 Wright Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Studio–1 Bed • 1 Bath
$9,000
388 Cordova St
388 Cordova St unit 707, Pasadena, CA 91101
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,100+
Madison South Apartments
281 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$5,600
639 S El Molino Ave
639 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,350+
Waterstone at Pasadena
110 El Nido Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$1,900
170 N Sierra Bonita Ave
170 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,250+
Palm Garden Apartments
1800 State St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,925
2326 Loma Vista St
2326 Loma Vista St, Pasadena, CA 91104
2 Beds • 2 Bath
An easy commute northeast of Los Angeles, Pasadena delights with its respect for the past in both its commercial buildings and houses. The city is nationally known for the Rose Parade a precursor to the famous football game played at the Rose Bowl, which is also a venue for flea markets, concerts and sporting events.
Stroll down E Colorado Blvd near Fair Oaks and Old Pasadena greets you with architecture from the turn of the 20th century. Ornate cornices, graceful moldings and iron-framed windows decorate modern eateries and bars. A fine example of a restaurant within a historic structure is the La Grande Orange Cafe, serving good old American fare in a restored train depot. As for a bar with a traditional interior, The Tap Room at The Langham serves fancy drinks and showcases live jazz in an elegant Old World atmosphere. Rent.com is a great resource when looking for houses in the area.
Head a few blocks south or north of Colorado Blvd and you can choose houses for rent in such historic styles as Craftsman or California Mission. In general, properties for rent are more expensive in the North East, South Arroyo, and South neighborhoods. Cheaper homes are in the South East, North Central and East Central communities. Singles and couples will find many pre-WWII homes with just one bedroom. Those with large families who need three or more bedrooms may need to look for post-war homes, or they can rent a large Craftsman mansion. One- and two-bedroom homes average from $2,000 to $2,300. Larger properties can range from $3,000 - $3,300 or more.
Owners of older homes in Pasadena generally take good care of their properties because they love antiques and want to follow the city's stringent preservation laws. If you'd like to pick up a few tips on how to be welcomed to the new neighborhood, check out this helpful entry from the Rent.com blog.
Pre-war homes, which average from 700 to 1,000 square feet, can boast such charming details as wooden floors, built-ins and stained-glass windows. However, they may lack such modern conveniences as dishwashers, washers/dryers or ample outlets for computers and multimedia devices. Garages or carports, if they exist, may only accommodate one car. Larger post-war homes can range from 1,800 to 2,200 square feet and contain such conveniences as carpet, vinyl flooring and two-car garages.