Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Altadena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Altadena

$3,375/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Altadena is $3,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,445 more per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Altadena

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Altadena rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Altadena, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Altadena, CA

Average rent prices in Altadena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $5,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Altadena run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

6%

28%

1 bedroom

$2,600

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,200

4%

25%

3 bedroom

$4,000

11%

3%

4 bedroom

$7,995

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

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$3,375
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Altadena, CA is 78% higher than the median rent in Bell, CA.

Discover rentals in Altadena, CA

2115 Raymond Ave #2117 - Photo 1 of 1

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

$2,100

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

Allen - 1812 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Allen - 1812

1812 N Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91104

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

2317 Olive Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

2317 Olive Avenue

2317 Olive Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,250–$4,200

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 $3,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Altadena?

Average rent prices in Altadena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Altadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Altadena is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,445 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Altadena?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Altadena are Psara ($2,187/mo), Presidentstreets ($2,295/mo), and La Vina ($2,297/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Altadena?

To comfortably afford rent in Altadena, you'd need to earn approximately $135,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, Altadena currently shows no available rental inventory, with rents dropping sharply from the previous year when one-bedrooms averaged around $2,230/month and two-bedrooms around $3,150/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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