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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Bbq area
  • Washer and dryer in unit
  • New counter tops
  • No smoking
  • Cabinets

Location

1653 Amberwood Drive, South Pasadena, California 91030, United States|South Pasadena
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Management

Amberwood Drive

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(626) 799-7647

Property Overview

Amberwood Terrace receives an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.9, highlighting its desirability for renters. The property excels in amenities and price ratings, both at 10 out of 10, reflecting its competitive value and extensive features, including stainless steel appliances and a BBQ area. Its location scores 9 out of 10 for its convenience to local attractions, while the quality and trustworthiness ratings stand at 7, indicating reliability and clear communication about what residents can expect.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Amberwood Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Amberwood Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2x1 Balcony2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$3,295 /mo2 units availableCome in and tour, fall in love, and move in as soon as you are approved! You'll love the washer and dryer in unit, new counter tops, cabinets, stainless steel appliances (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave), assigned parking, secured entry, cats and small dogs welcome, no smoking, shared pool and BBQ area. Central heating and air conditioning. This is a beautiful, updated building-- great location close to the 110 and 210 freeways, walking distance to Garfield Park and restaurants, close to Old Town Pasadena, and in the excellent South Pasadena school district! Contact Noemi today 626.799.7647 or email her at **** to tour this gorgeous property in person.
3x23 bed2 bath1,250 sqft$3,910 /mo1 unit availableReady for immediate move-in. Come in and tour, fall in love, and move in as soon as you are approved! You'll love the washer and dryer in unit, new counter tops, cabinets, stainless steel appliances (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave), assigned parking, secured entry, cats and small dogs welcome, no smoking, shared pool and BBQ area. Central heating and air conditioning. This is a beautiful, updated building-- great location close to the 110 and 210 freeways, walking distance to Garfield Park and restaurants, close to Old Town Pasadena, and in the excellent South Pasadena school district! Contact Noemi today 626.799.7647 or email her at **** to tour this gorgeous property in person.

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Amenities for Amberwood Terrace

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveStainless Steel Microwave
Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceSparkling Pool and BBQ
Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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HomeApartments in South Pasadena Amberwood Terrace

Ready for immediate move-in. Come in and tour, fall in love, and move in as soon as you are approved! You'll love the washer and dryer in unit, new counter tops, cabinets, stainless steel appliances (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave), assigned parking, secured entry, cats and small dogs welcome, no smoking, shared pool and BBQ area. Central heating and air conditioning. This is a beautiful, updated building-- great location close to the 110 and 210 freeways, walking distance to Garfield Park and restaurants, close to Old Town Pasadena, and in the excellent South Pasadena school district! Contact Noemi today 626.799.7647 or email her at **** to tour this gorgeous property in person.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Amberwood Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Amberwood Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Amberwood Terrace
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Amberwood Terrace offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Amberwood Terrace stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Amberwood Terrace is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Amberwood Terrace to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Amberwood Terrace provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Amberwood Terrace is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Amberwood Terrace compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 335 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in South Pasadena

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Amberwood Terrace to be 14% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Pasadena.

3-bedroom apartments at Amberwood Terrace cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Pasadena.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
South Pasadena
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A table of studio rental data trends in South Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,520
March 2024$1,545
April 2024$1,755
May 2024$1,785
June 2024$1,775
July 2024$1,806
August 2024$1,791
April 2025$1,782
May 2025$1,735
June 2025$1,707
July 2025$1,769
August 2025$1,798
September 2025$1,833
October 2025$1,882
November 2025$2,057
A table of studio rental data trends in South Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,782
May 2025$1,732
June 2025$1,695
July 2025$1,795
October 2025$1,890
November 2025$2,057

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$131,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $131,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,295.
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Schools near Amberwood Terrace

Marengo Elementary School

1400 marengo ave

south pasadena, CA, 91030

K-5Public
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Getting around South Pasadena near 1653 Amberwood Drive

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1653 Amberwood Drive, South Pasadena

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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