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Highlights
- Gated parking
- Prime location
- Professionally managed
- Lush landscaping
- Pet friendly
- Manager onsite
Location
550 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA|Downtown Pasadena
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Property Overview
With gated parking and a prime location, the property ensures convenience and accessibility in a desirable area. Lush landscaping adds to the appeal, while professional management and an onsite manager provide reliable support. Additionally, being pet friendly enhances its attractiveness to a broader range of potential residents.
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
Middle school nearby- Covered parking
- Images available
Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 550 S Marengo Ave, Downtown Pasadena
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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
Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 550 S Marengo Ave
ZMP93647780 - *This unit is not currently available or ready to tour -- please call for an estimated ready date. *Pricing is subject to change as the unit is still under renovation. This lovely property provides comfort like no other; located in a prime location -- just a short distance to public transportation, restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, fast food places, and more! Key Features: - Appliances (Stove/Oven) - Gated Parking - Community Laundry - Manager Onsite - Water & Trash included - Lush landscaping - Great Location - Professionally Managed with online payment Groceries - Ralphs - Pavilions - The Corner Market - Trader Joe\'s - Whole Foods Market - Vons - Smart & Final Convenience Stores - Circle K - ampm - 7-Eleven - Old Pasadena General Store Cafes & Restaurants - Urth Caffe Pasadena - Republik Coffee - Copa Vida - Amara Cafe & Restaurant - The Stand \"American Classics Redefined\" - Smitty\'s Grill - Nick\'s Pasadena - Urban Plates - Green Street Restaurant Parks and Entertainment - Villa Parke - Central Park - Playhouse Village Park - Grant Park - 42 Entertainment - Twinstar Entertainment - Downbeat *ASK FOR PARKING PRICING & AVAILABILITY *PET FRIENDLY ASK FOR DETAILS *RENTERS INSURANCE REQUIRED *PHOTOS MAY OR MAY NOT BE OF EXACT UNIT, MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SIMILAR FEATURES*
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 550 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Pasadena |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 91101 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Pasadena
1-bedroom apartments at 550 S Marengo Ave cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Downtown Pasadena
Pasadena
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,294 |
| December 2023 | $2,300 |
| January 2024 | $2,294 |
| February 2024 | $2,172 |
| March 2024 | $2,230 |
| April 2024 | $2,215 |
| May 2024 | $2,245 |
| June 2024 | $2,285 |
| July 2024 | $2,310 |
| August 2024 | $2,272 |
| September 2024 | $2,352 |
| October 2024 | $2,334 |
| November 2024 | $2,370 |
| 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 | $2,368 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,590 |
| December 2023 | $2,611 |
| January 2024 | $2,605 |
| February 2024 | $2,401 |
| March 2024 | $2,546 |
| April 2024 | $2,674 |
| May 2024 | $2,564 |
| June 2024 | $2,693 |
| July 2024 | $2,753 |
| August 2024 | $2,816 |
| September 2024 | $2,833 |
| October 2024 | $2,714 |
| November 2024 | $2,639 |
| 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 | $2,550 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 550 S Marengo Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$95,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $95,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,395.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,395 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,395 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,145 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 550 S Marengo Ave
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 550 S Marengo Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 550 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
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
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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