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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Spacious living areas with balcony
  • Easy access

Location

972 E California Blvd #309, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA|Mentor Catalina

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Property Overview

Located in a prime area, this residence offers spacious living areas complemented by a balcony, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Its easy access to local amenities enhances convenience for various lifestyles. Overall, the combination of location, spaciousness, and accessibility makes it an appealing option for potential buyers.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 972 E California Blvd ##309, Mentor Catalina

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
Has Dedicated Parking SpotHeating
Trash IncludedWater

Appliances

DishwasherRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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 

Cat policy

Allowed 

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Parking

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About 972 E California Blvd ##309

HomeApartments in Pasadena 972 E California Blvd #309, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA

Welcome to your ideal rental opportunity in the heart of Pasadena, CA! This property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, making it an exceptional place to call home. With a variety of nearby attractions, you’ll find everything you need just moments away. Key property features include spacious living areas with balcony and a prime location. Enjoy easy access to a selection of fantastic restaurants and a nearby department store for all your shopping needs. This property is ready for you to personalize to your needs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic rental—contact us today to schedule a viewing and secure your new home!


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 972 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Central heat
This address offers a climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Kitchens at this address include dishwashers

Address details

NeighborhoodMentor Catalina
Zip code91106
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in Mentor Catalina

2-bedroom apartments at 972 E California Blvd ##309 cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pasadena.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Mentor Catalina
Pasadena
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,998
October 2023$3,097
November 2023$3,022
December 2023$3,015
January 2024$3,100
February 2024$3,000
March 2024$3,152
April 2024$3,174
May 2024$3,116
June 2024$3,146
July 2024$3,225
August 2024$3,098
September 2024$2,999
October 2024$2,995
November 2024$3,029
December 2024$3,111
January 2025$3,112
February 2025$3,134
March 2025$3,016
April 2025$2,997
May 2025$3,324
June 2025$3,477
July 2025$3,370
August 2025$3,383
September 2025$3,422
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Mentor Catalina
MonthMedian Rent
March 2016$3,200
October 2017$3,200
November 2017$3,200

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 972 E California Blvd #309?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$136,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $136,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,400.
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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 972 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA.
Last month$3,4002 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,0002 bed2 bath
3 years ago$3,2002 bed1.5 bath
4 years ago$2,1952 bed2 bath
6 years ago$2,4752 bed2 bath
8 years ago$1,9501 bed1.5 bath
8 years ago$1,9001 bed1 bath
8 years ago$1,9001 bed1 bath

Schools near 972 E California Blvd ##309

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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Neighborhood

Mentor Catalina | Pasadena, CA

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

Getting around Pasadena near 972 E California Blvd #309

Walking

7/10
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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 972 E California Blvd #309, Pasadena

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
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 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Other units at this address

972 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA

Occupied

310

Studio

1 Bath

$2,100

Listed by Paul White
Days on market: 1091
This is a large studio apartment in an ideal Pasadena location. This apartment is located in the south lake neighborhood and is just steps from cal tech and countless stores and restaurants. The apartment is located in a nice secured complex with covered off street parking. The apartment is a very good size for a studio apartment. The kitchen is a very sizable and comes with a fridge, dishwasher and range. Attached to the kitchen is a dining area. The apartment has a lot of closet and storage space. The home also comes with central ac/heat and on-site laundry. This is a great apartment in a perfect, stunning location and comes at an amazing price. Please schedule a time with Real Property Management to view the home. Move in costs: $2100 - Rent $2100 - Deposit $50- Application Fee *Monthly resident service and tech fee = 1 percent of monthly rent.

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,900

Listed by Josephine Yang
Days on market: 3177
Nice one bedroom condo located in the heart of Pasadena near South Lake shopping district, Cal Tech, PCC and Old Town Pasadena. This unit is bright and airy, on one level, located on 2nd floor with elevator. It has a spacious living room with balcony, large bedroom, updated kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry, recess lights, and 1 assigned cover parking. Rent includes water and trash. Landlord will consider a small pet under 15 pounds. Unit has been freshly painted and professional cleaned, it includes kitchen appliances, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Ready for move-in!! Furniture in pictures are not included, they are for demonstration purposes only.

Occupied

304

1 Bed

1.5 Baths

$2,095

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1987
Very Large Furnished 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath in gorgeous Pasadena - This is a large (aprox. 1050 sq ft) 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom condo available for rent on E. California Blvd in a great neighborhood of Pasadena! Available to rent partially furnished, or empty. Existing furnishing can be removed upon request. Located in the beautiful Warwick Building, this unit has a very large living room and dining area which gives this condo an open floor plan feel. Spacious kitchen with ample counter space and cabinets. Kitchen has stove burners and oven range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Large bedroom with full walk in closet area. Master bathroom has custom tile and color scheme. Tons of cabinet and storage space. Central A/C and Heat. Covered carport parking space included. Large Balcony. Laundry available in building. Unit is currently furnished, and can be rented with, or without, furnishings. Please speak with the manager, Trevor, regarding details of what will be included if rented as furnished. Walking distance away from Caltech, so this is a perfect condo for a current student, postdoc, or professor! This is a One Year Lease. No Pets Allowed. We are Cornerstone Real Estate Management, Inc., DRE 02043101 Our office is open Monday thru Saturday. Monday and Wednesday 9am to 6pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10-3 We are closed on Sundays and major holidays Our address is 540 El Dorado St, Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91101 Our office phone number is 626-577-3060. Here's our website where you can see all our available units: http www managedbycornerstone com We typically have photos and video tours of each of the vacancies right here at our website. No Pets Allowed

Occupied

309

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,195

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1720
2 bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo Unit in Pasadena - Large 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo unit available for rent on E. California Blvd, in a great neighborhood of Pasadena! One short block away from California Institute of Technology. Minutes away from Pasadena's famous Old Town area. Located in the beautiful Warwick Building, this unit has a very large living room and dining area which gives this condo an open floor plan feel. Third floor unit with balcony. Central A/C and Heat. Large Balcony. Laundry available in building. Kitchen has stove burners and oven range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ample counter space and cabinets. Large master bedroom with attached master bathroom. Ample closet and storage space. Elevator located in the building. Unit has been professionally cleaned and is ready for move in! Covered carport parking space for two cars included, carport spaces 20 and 21. To view a 3D Interactive Virtual walk through tour of this unit on a smartphone, please click this link: https my matterport com show ?m=WUwbAgfTMKb This is a One Year Lease minimum. Residents pay electricity only. Water, trash and Sewer are included. To view this home, please call Trevor at: 626-340-8326 Thank you

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