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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ample storage
  • Tree-lined courtyard

Location

518 S El Molino Ave #306, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA|Downtown Pasadena

Property Overview

Ample storage and a tree-lined courtyard add everyday appeal, while the location offers strong value per square foot and nearby access to a top-rated high school and middle school. It may also work well for remote work and pet owners, with high-speed internet, multiple provider and office-supply options, quiet surroundings, and plenty of pet services plus outdoor space nearby.

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

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

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Rent trends in Downtown Pasadena

1-bedroom apartments at 518 S El Molino Ave #306 cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Downtown Pasadena
Pasadena
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,374
December 2024$2,346
January 2025$2,341
February 2025$2,376
March 2025$2,356
April 2025$2,420
May 2025$2,357
June 2025$2,384
July 2025$2,434
August 2025$2,366
September 2025$2,373
October 2025$2,375
November 2025$2,354
December 2025$2,342
January 2026$2,381
February 2026$2,355
March 2026$2,404
April 2026$2,346
May 2026$2,295
June 2026$2,295
July 2026$2,294
August 2026$2,304
September 2026$2,337
October 2026$2,389
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,637
December 2024$2,611
January 2025$2,634
February 2025$2,733
March 2025$2,794
April 2025$2,785
May 2025$2,693
June 2025$2,655
July 2025$2,634
August 2025$2,614
September 2025$2,594
October 2025$2,542
November 2025$2,547
December 2025$2,639
January 2026$2,670
February 2026$2,597
March 2026$2,565
April 2026$2,524
May 2026$2,599
June 2026$2,642
July 2026$2,603
August 2026$2,613
September 2026$2,760
October 2026$2,739

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 518 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA.
4 months ago$2,950

Schools near 518 S El Molino Ave #306

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-

Duff Language Magnet Academy

7830 dorothy ave

rosemead, CA, 91770

K-6Public
B+
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Neighborhood

Downtown Pasadena | Pasadena, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Pasadena near 518 S El Molino Ave #306

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 518 S El Molino Ave #306, Pasadena

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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