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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Luxury
  • Furnished+
  • Sundeck
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Well-equipped kitchens
  • Gas fireplaces
  • Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes

Location

385 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA|South Lake
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Management

Avalon Bay

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Leasing office

(626) 658-3557

Open 

9:00 am–7:00 pm PT

Property Overview

AVA Pasadena offers a strong overall rental experience, combining a 9.4/10 Zumper Expert Rating with excellent scores for location, quality, amenities, and trustworthiness. Notable features include furnished options, a sundeck, sparkling swimming pool, well-equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces, and spacious one- and two-bedroom homes, while nearby schools, 28 photos, and strong value per square foot add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
AVA Pasadena is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

B22 bed2 bath1,038 sqft$4,035 /mo1 unit available
A5T1 bed1.5 bath858 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
A11 bed1 bath717 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
A21 bed1 bath766 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
A31 bed1 bath775 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
A4D1 bed1.5 bath852 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
B12 bed1.5 bath852 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for AVA Pasadena

Apartment Amenities

BalconyFireplace

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Fitness CenterResidents Lounge
Roof Deck

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceSwimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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One-time.

$500

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About AVA Pasadena

HomeApartments in PasadenaSouth Lake AVA Pasadena

AVA Pasadena is an Avalon apartment community located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, within minutes of Old Town Pasadena’s upscale shopping and fine dining. A quiet get-away just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, The AVA Pasadena offers easy access to the 110, 134, and 210 freeways. Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes display attention to detail and feature well-equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces and crown molding. Upgrade any home to Furnished+ and enjoy the convenience of turnkey living. Community amenities include a sparkling swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sundeck.


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.
9.4
/10
Excellent
AVA Pasadena is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated AVA Pasadena
Price·9A 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.
AVA Pasadena stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
AVA Pasadena goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including fitness center. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, AVA Pasadena receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
AVA Pasadena 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.
AVA Pasadena 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 AVA Pasadena.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
AVA Pasadena has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

We just moved here, but we already had a wonderful experience here overall. Chanel is a delightful leasing agent that helped us so much. And Rosalvo is absolutely the best! All our maintenance requests were fixed so quickly and professionally.

Valeriya Galperina

Valeriya Galperina

Sep 26, 2023

A visit this location over the weekend and I would say this place is well kept. Shout out to Mr Duran on maintaining above par.

Richard Ruiz

Richard Ruiz

Dec 15, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

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 AVA Pasadena compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 77 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in South Lake

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at AVA Pasadena to be 18% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Lake.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
South Lake
Pasadena
A table of studio rental data trends in Pasadena
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,985
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$1,774
May 2026$1,768
June 2026$1,775
July 2026$1,814
August 2026$1,909
A table of studio rental data trends in South Lake
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$1,950

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$161,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $161,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,035.
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Schools near AVA Pasadena

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 385 S Catalina Ave

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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 385 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena

Groceries

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

Shopping

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

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
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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