Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
North West College Pasadena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pasadena

$2,850/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pasadena is $2,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$3.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pasadena

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pasadena rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North West College Pasadena, CA

Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in North West College Pasadena, CA

Rent prices in Pasadena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pasadena is $2,795, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $2,777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,217

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,727

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,606

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,500

-

47%

4 bedroom

$3,600

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,217

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,727

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,606

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in North West College Pasadena, 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.

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Frequently asked questions for North West College Pasadena, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pasadena rental market.

How much is rent in Pasadena?

The average rent in Pasadena is $2,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pasadena?

Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pasadena is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pasadena?

To comfortably afford rent in Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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