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Highlights

  • Swimming pool
  • Relaxing barbeque area
  • Community centers
  • Sun-room
  • Freeway access
  • Formal dining room

Location

250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA|Downtown Pasadena
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Management

Anchor Pacifica Group

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Leasing office

(626) 591-8529

Open 

Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Franklin House Apartments receives an exceptional Zumper Expert Rating of 10 across all categories, reflecting its outstanding amenities, competitive pricing, and prime location. Notable features such as a swimming pool, barbeque area, and on-site fitness center enhance its appeal, while the property’s proximity to top-rated schools and extensive nearby services underscores its convenience and quality of life. Additionally, it excels in value and transparency, making it a trustworthy choice for potential renters.

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

10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 10 out of 10, Franklin House Apartments is one of the top properties in Downtown Pasadena. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Wellness

Floor plans

1 Bedroom/1 Bath1 bed1 bath486 sqft$2,085 /mo1 unit available
2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath w/ Den2 bed2 bath1,596 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath w/ Den3 bed2 bath1,951 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon* Sun-room is now a formal dining room

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Amenities for Franklin House Apartments

Apartment Amenities

CarpetCeiling Fan
Central Air ConditioningNewly Renovated with Plush Carpeting
Spacious ClosetVery Large Floor Plan

Appliances

Kitchen Include StoveRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKElevator
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbeque Area with Seating
Garage ParkingManicured Gardens
Outdoor SpaceSwimming Pool

Services

Telephone Intercom Entry
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

Cat policy

Allowed 
Monthly Rent$50

| Restrictions: None

Parking

Garage ParkingContact for Price

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$2,025
Security Deposit. Refundable amount: 100%
Building details

Property details

Units42
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About Franklin House Apartments

HomeApartments in PasadenaDowntown Pasadena Franklin House Apartments

Franklin House Apartments feature apartment home living in the heart of Pasadena. With its well-manicured garden and inviting courtyard - complete with a swimming pool, spa, and relaxing barbeque area - our apartment homes offer city living with a small-community feel. The Franklin House Apartments are located just two blocks from trendy South Lake Avenue making it a short distance away from many fine restaurants and shopping. Also within a short distance are Paseo Colorado – an outdoor mall with restaurants, theaters, and shopping, Old Town Pasadena, California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Huntington Gardens, Pasadena City College, the Rose Bowl, Farmers Markets, and Community Centers. Easy Freeway access to the 210 and 134.


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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.
10
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 10 out of 10, Franklin House Apartments is one of the top properties in Downtown Pasadena. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Franklin House Apartments
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.
Franklin House Apartments 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.
Franklin House Apartments 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—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Franklin House Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Franklin House Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Franklin House Apartments.
Trustworthiness·10A 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.
Franklin House Apartments sets a high bar for up-to-date information, transparency, and thoroughness in marketing and communication. It's verified, offers multiple lifestyle photos, and provides detailed information about its features and attributes. The clarity it provides sets it apart from other rentals, making Franklin House Apartments a trustworthy choice for potential residents.

Reviews from the web

Showing 2 highest rated

I love living at Franklin House. The fact that it's a friendly, quiet, and affordable community in the heart of Pasadena with nearly everything you need within walking distance is unbeatable. They also just finished with a good deal of upgrades to the property. They repainted the building which looks great. Not to mention the new pool furniture and common area tables/chairs.They also put in a new fitness room which saves me $30/month at the gym! It really gives the place a feeling like it's brand new.

Jonathan Hotchkin

Jonathan Hotchkin

Oct 01, 2012

I lived in this place for a little over 4 years. It was a good place. The only thing was when I turned my water on, it was a bronze color. After it running for a minute it would turn clear. Other than that the place was well kept and was close to downtown. It was slightly expensive for a one bedroom of that size, but I guess its due to location. They fixed things in a reasonable amount of time and always returned my calls. I even got most of my deposit back after I left. I chose this place after having to find something in a short amount of time. Ended up being not too bad

R N (Ricky)

R N (Ricky)

Mar 19, 2015

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Franklin House Apartments is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 28 health/wellness centers nearby

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 Franklin House Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 546 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 711 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Downtown Pasadena

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% lower than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Pasadena.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Downtown Pasadena
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A table of studio rental data trends in Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,841
October 2023$1,829
November 2023$1,841
December 2023$1,788
January 2024$1,752
February 2024$1,917
March 2024$1,934
April 2024$1,888
May 2024$1,791
June 2024$1,804
July 2024$1,888
August 2024$1,916
September 2024$1,913
October 2024$1,937
November 2024$1,910
December 2024$1,917
January 2025$1,828
February 2025$1,855
March 2025$1,896
April 2025$1,861
May 2025$1,888
June 2025$1,846
July 2025$1,938
August 2025$2,077
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,914
October 2023$1,889
November 2023$1,913
December 2023$1,931
January 2024$1,995
February 2024$2,150
March 2024$2,079
April 2024$2,099
May 2024$2,083
June 2024$2,110
July 2024$2,147
August 2024$2,055
September 2024$1,955
October 2024$2,123
November 2024$2,084
December 2024$2,118
January 2025$1,999
February 2025$2,118
March 2025$2,123
April 2025$2,125
May 2025$2,169
June 2025$1,946
July 2025$2,083
August 2025$2,141

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,085.
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Schools near Franklin House Apartments

McKinley School

325 s oak knoll ave

pasadena, CA, 91101

K-8Public
C+

San Rafael Elementary School

1090 nithsdale rd

pasadena, CA, 91105

K-5Public
B+

Cis Academy

2925 e siera madre blvd

pasadena, CA, 91107

K-12Public
B+

Eugene Field Elementary School

3600 sierra madre blvd

pasadena, CA, 91107

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Pasadena near 250 S Oak Knoll Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena

Groceries

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

Shopping

9/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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