Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Pasadena, CA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pasadena, CA is $2,795. This is +47%, or $895, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,795

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

315

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pasadena, CA is $2,795. This is +47%, or $895, higher than the national average.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
55%
31%
8%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Pasadena, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Pasadena, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Pasadena, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Pasadena, CA is $2,595. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pasadena, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,050. Houses for rent in Pasadena, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$3,300

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,500

14%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,247

8%

25%

Studio

$1,775

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,247

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in Pasadena, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Pasadena, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alhambra, CA.

Pasadena

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

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