Average Rent in Altadena, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Altadena, CA

Average rent prices in Altadena have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $2,895, whereas a house costs $4,037. 1-bedroom apartments in Altadena run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.


Studio	$1,995	2%	12%
1 bedroom	$2,149	1%	8%
2 bedroom	$3,200	7%	18%
3 bedroom	$4,700	1%	2%
4 bedroom	$6,995	3%	21%

		Listings
La Vina	$3,250
Presidentstreets	$2,745
Psara	$2,150
The Meadows	$2,850
Windsor Arroyo	$2,541


Apartments	$2,895	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,800	12%	No Change
Houses	$4,037	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

Last year

21%

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$3,100

63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,012

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Altadena, CA is 54% higher than the median rent in Bell, CA.

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

Allen - 1812

1812 N Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Altadena

1983 N Lake Ave - 1

1983 Lake Ave #1, Altadena, CA 91001

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

5d+ ago

PresidentStreets house for rent in Altadena

1668 Bellford Ave, Altadena, CA 91104

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2317 Olive Avenue

2317 Olive Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,250–$4,000

5d+ ago

House for rent in Altadena

3082 Thurin Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

3 beds

2 baths

$4,900

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Altadena

2037 2037 Sinaloa Ave - Front House, Altadena, CA 91001

4 beds

4 baths

$5,895

$5,650

Price drop

4d ago

House for rent in Altadena

1736 Vistillas Rd, Altadena, CA 91001

4 beds

3 baths

$6,500

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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 $3,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Altadena?

Average rent prices in Altadena have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Altadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Altadena is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Altadena?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Altadena are Psara ($2,150/mo), Windsor Arroyo ($2,541/mo), and Presidentstreets ($2,745/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Altadena?

To comfortably afford rent in Altadena, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on historical patterns, November generally offers less competition among renters, while May and April tend to be the most competitive months. October typically sees the highest rent levels and February has the lowest, with approximately 41% higher prices during peak month.

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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