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Highlights

  • Three shared bathrooms
  • Coin operated laundry
  • First floor laundry area

Location

165 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA|Downtown Pasadena
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Management

Village Property Management

Leasing office

(844) 336-1255 ext. 3246

Property Overview

165 Chestnut St receives a Zumper expert rating of 8/10, reflecting its strong appeal to renters, particularly due to its competitive pricing and excellent balance of price and value. The property features an impressive amenities rating of 9/10, highlighting its attractive offerings, including multiple shared bathrooms and coin-operated laundry options. Additionally, with a location rating of 9/10 and a trustworthiness rating of 8/10, it provides residents with convenient access to local attractions and a transparent view of property details.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 165 Chestnut St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 165 Chestnut St has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living

Floor plans

165 Chestnut St - Unit...Studio1 bath138 sqft$1,200 /moSecond Floor Unit. Bedroom with closet and apartment sized refrigerator. No private bath or kitchen. There is a shared kitchen and 3 shared bathrooms on each floor. Coin Operated Laundry on 1st Floor.
165 Chestnut St - Unit...Studio1 bath157 sqft$1,300 /moSecond Floor Unit. Bedroom with closet and apartment sized refrigerator. No private bath or kitchen. There is a shared kitchen and 3 shared bathrooms on each floor. Coin Operated Laundry on 1st Floor.

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Amenities for 165 Chestnut St

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Onsite Laundry
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About 165 Chestnut St

HomeApartments in PasadenaDowntown Pasadena 165 Chestnut St

Second Floor Unit. Bedroom with closet and apartment sized refrigerator. No private bath or kitchen. There is a shared kitchen and 3 shared bathrooms on each floor. Coin Operated Laundry on 1st Floor.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 165 Chestnut St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 165 Chestnut St has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 165 Chestnut St
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 165 Chestnut St is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown Pasadena. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A 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.
165 Chestnut St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 165 Chestnut St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
165 Chestnut St 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·6A 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 165 Chestnut St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

165 Chestnut St is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 56 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 165 Chestnut St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Downtown Pasadena

Studio apartments at 165 Chestnut St cost about 33% less than the average rent price for studios in Downtown Pasadena.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Downtown Pasadena
Pasadena
A table of studio rental data trends in Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,065
September 2025$1,959
October 2025$1,931
November 2025$1,874
December 2025$1,876
January 2026$1,827
February 2026$1,822
March 2026$1,855
April 2026$1,772
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,126
September 2025$1,921
October 2025$1,933
November 2025$2,066
December 2025$2,226
January 2026$1,986
February 2026$1,942
March 2026$2,005
April 2026$1,865

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near 165 Chestnut St

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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Getting around Pasadena near 165 Chestnut St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 165 Chestnut St, Pasadena

Groceries

8/10
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

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

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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