Average Rent in Altadena, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Altadena, CA

Average rent prices in Altadena have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Altadena, CA

Rent prices in Altadena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Altadena is $3,200, whereas a house costs $6,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Altadena run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.


Studio	$1,700	7%	7%
1 bedroom	$2,195	3%	7%
2 bedroom	$3,200	1%	11%
3 bedroom	$4,950	3%	2%
4 bedroom	$8,495	6%	126%

		Listings
La Vina	$2,995
Presidentstreets	$2,250
Psara	$2,595
The Meadows	$3,275
Windsor Arroyo	$2,595


Apartments	$3,200	2%	No Change
Condos	$3,397	2%	No Change
Houses	$6,125	5%	50%
Rooms	$1,380	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,495

Last 30 days

Last year

126%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Altadena, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Altadena, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Altadena and Bell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Altadena

Median rent price$4,000

105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,325

19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Altadena, CA is 72% higher than the median rent in Bell, CA.

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Altadena

*200 MOVE IN BONUS* Cozy Private Room/Studio with Private Entrance!

2115 Raymond Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Studio

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 28

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Altadena

***$200 Move in Bonus*** NEWLY REMODELED 2 Bedroom in Altadena

2115 Raymond Ave #2117, Altadena, CA 91001

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Condo for rent

Available Apr 28

2d ago

8.6

Very good

921NewY

921 New York Dr, Altadena, CA 91001

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Allen - 1812

1812 N Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.1

Very good

2317 Olive Avenue

2317 Olive Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,250–$4,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Altadena

595 Ventura St, Altadena, CA 91001

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Altadena, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Altadena rental market.

How much is rent in Altadena?

The average rent in Altadena is $4,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Altadena?

Average rent prices in Altadena have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Altadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Altadena is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,050 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Altadena?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Altadena are Presidentstreets ($2,250/mo), Windsor Arroyo ($2,595/mo), and Psara ($2,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Altadena?

To comfortably afford rent in Altadena, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Altadena?

Altadena's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $4,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across this foothills community north of Pasadena.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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