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540 E California Blvd

540 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,100 1 Bed 1 Bath
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Pricing and Floor Plans

1bdrm 1bath

$2,100
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.

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Rental Available
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1950
  • 8 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $40

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Garden
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Lawn
  • Oven

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Fenced Lot
  • Gated
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Utilities Included

Map of 540 E California Blvd

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Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Very drivable80 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Transit

Subway
2 min Drive
Gold Line - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Subway
3 min Drive
Gold Line - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Subway
3 min Drive
Gold Line - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Commuter Rail
14 min Drive
Ventura County Line - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Antelope Valley Line - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Commuter Rail
16 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Bob Hope
24 min Drive
Hollywood Burbank
Airport
Los Angeles International
39 min Drive
LAX

Moving to Madison Heights, Pasadena, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 540 E California Blvd proximity to South Lake Pasenda Shopping Center, Arroyo Plaza, and The Shops on Lake Avenue. South Lake Pasenda Shopping Center is 0.5 miles away, and Arroyo Plaza is within an 11 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, 540 E California Blvd has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 13.5 miles. Transit options include Fillmore Station and Del Mar Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 540 E California Blvd are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.7 miles, including Huntington Botanical Gardens, Kidspace Children's Museum, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Airports

Living in Madison Heights provides easy access to Bob Hope, located just 25 minutes from 540 E California Blvd. Another nearby airport is Los Angeles International, located 24.5 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

6 rating

Hamilton Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

7 rating

Emma W. Shuey Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

10 rating

Richard Riordan Primary Center

Grades PK-5

Public

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Pasadena Montessori School

Grades PK-5

Private

2 rating

McKinley

Grades K-8

Public

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Mayfield Junior School

Grades K-8

Private

10 rating

Ramona Elementary

Grades K-8

Public

4 rating

Blair High School

Grades 6-12

Public

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Upshur Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Caltech

Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)

Art Center College of Design

Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)

Fuller Theological Seminary

Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)

Pasadena City College

Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)

About 540 E California Blvd

Prime southwest Pasadena location. Conveniently located within walking distance to Caltech, Old Town, El Paseo, restaurants and shops. Easy access to transportation through the Metro and Freeways 110/210.

Gated apartment complex. IBR 1BA 2nd floor...
carpeted unit. Wall unit A/C and heating. Kitchen comes with granite countertop, gas stove/oven and refrigerator. One assigned carport parking space with a personal storage cabinet. Common Laundry facility on-site. No Pets allowed.

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540 E California Blvd is an apartment community in Pasadena, CA

Contact

Property Address:
540 E California Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone Number: (626) 696-8302
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