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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Pasadena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Pasadena, CA rent slipped 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,629/month. Renters today are paying $656 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $2,900/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Pasadena runs roughly 1.35× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Southern California metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 191 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Pasadena rent for about $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,249/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,246/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,950/month. Houses command a median of $3,800/month compared to $2,484/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oak Knoll rents fell 87.5% year over year to $2,750/month across 18 rentals, and Prospect Park declined 82.6% to $2,606/month. These steep local drops contrast with the citywide 4.6% decline and show significant variation within Pasadena.
Median rent
Median rent in Pasadena
$2,629/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Pasadena is $2,629 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $679 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pasadena
191
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pasadena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pasadena, CA
Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Pasadena, CA
Rent prices in Pasadena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pasadena is $2,484, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $2,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,249 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,246 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,947 | 4% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | No Change | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Banbury Oaks | $2,649 | |
Catalina Villas | $2,597 | |
Downtown Pasadena | $2,695 | |
Lamanda Park | $2,800 | |
Lincoln Villa | $2,800 | |
Raymond Hill | $2,822 | |
Singer Park | $3,300 | |
South Lake | $2,697 | |
The Oaks | $2,616 | |
Villa Parke | $2,616 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,484 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,380 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,246
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,947
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
40%
Downtown Pasadena
Average rent
$2,695
South Lake
Average rent
$2,697
Lamanda Park
Average rent
$2,800
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,616
Villa Parke
Average rent
$2,616
Catalina Villas
Average rent
$2,597
Singer Park
Average rent
$3,300
Lincoln Villa
Average rent
$2,800
Banbury Oaks
Average rent
$2,649
Raymond Hill
Average rent
$2,822
Apartments
Average rent
$2,484
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Pasadena, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pasadena and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pasadena
35%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,452
6%$3,200
18%$2,200
2%$2,652
7%$2,247
1%$2,380
3%$2,100
2%$2,450
8%$2,500
14%$2,397
10%$2,400
13%$2,399
Discover rentals in Pasadena, CA
5d+ ago
165 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Studio
1 bath
$1,125–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
85 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Catalina Villas apartment for rent in Pasadena
516 N Mar Vista Ave #6, Pasadena, CA 91106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Brookside Park house for rent in Pasadena
1064 Linda Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
4 beds
1 bath
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Banbury Oaks house for rent in Pasadena
4 beds
4 baths
$8,900
House for rent
Available Apr 22
1d ago
111 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,725–$5,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pasadena condo for rent in Pasadena
2 beds
2 baths
$5,600
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Patrician Way, Pasadena, CA 91105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,725–$3,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Patrician Way, Pasadena, CA 91105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
267 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Patrician Way, Pasadena, CA 91105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Pasadena, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Pasadena rental market.
How much is rent in Pasadena?
The average rent in Pasadena is $2,629 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pasadena?
Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pasadena is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $679 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pasadena?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are Catalina Villas ($2,597/mo), The Oaks ($2,616/mo), and Villa Parke ($2,616/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pasadena?
To comfortably afford rent in Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pasadena?
Pasadena's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $3,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.
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).