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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Pasadena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pasadena rent stands today
Pasadena, CA rent slipped 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $342 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.7% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Pasadena runs roughly 1.4× the national median rent of $1,940/month, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 202 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Pasadena rent for about $1,872/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,296/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,748/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,895/month. Apartments make up 75.4% of rentals, renting at a median of $2,589/month, while houses rent for $4,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brookside Park rents fell 85.2% year over year to $2,650/month across 13 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 1.3% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Pasadena
$2,750/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Pasadena is $2,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $810 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pasadena
202
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pasadena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pasadena, CA
Average rent prices in Pasadena have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,589, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,872 |  9% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,296 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,747 | 14% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,895 | 9% | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Catalina Villas | $2,345 | |
Downtown Pasadena | $2,786 | |
Lamanda Park | $2,825 | |
Marceline | $2,375 | |
Natha | $2,800 | |
Olive Heights | $2,679 | |
Raymond Hill | $3,200 | |
Singer Park | $3,000 | |
South Lake | $2,795 | |
The Oaks | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,589 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,074 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,280 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,296
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,747
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,895
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
44%
Downtown Pasadena
Average rent
$2,786
South Lake
Average rent
$2,795
Lamanda Park
Average rent
$2,825
Raymond Hill
Average rent
$3,200
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,300
Singer Park
Average rent
$3,000
Catalina Villas
Average rent
$2,345
Olive Heights
Average rent
$2,679
Natha
Average rent
$2,800
Marceline
Average rent
$2,375
Apartments
Average rent
$2,589
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,074
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
5%
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
42%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,350
10%$2,950
2%$2,330
1%$2,600
6%$2,150
5%$2,150
3%$2,125
3%$2,495
16%$2,530
19%$2,400
6%$2,645
4%$2,150
5%Discover rentals in Pasadena, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Pasadena
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1109 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
47 N Craig Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
420 Tamarac Dr #NA, Pasadena, CA 91105
4 beds
3 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
218 N. El Molino Ave & 709 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,870–$7,055
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
111 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,725–$5,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Lincoln-Villa apartment for rent in Pasadena
2 beds
2 baths
$5,846
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,629–$3,547
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
400 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,225
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
400 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,225
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
77 Patrician Way, Pasadena, CA 91105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,629–$3,547
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
267 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3360 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,289–$3,057
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 $2,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pasadena?
Average rent prices in Pasadena have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pasadena is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $810 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pasadena?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are The Oaks ($2,300/mo), Catalina Villas ($2,345/mo), and Marceline ($2,375/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pasadena?
To comfortably afford rent in Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pasadena?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pasadena average around $2,410/month while two-bedrooms run approximately $3,330/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, but two-bedrooms saw stronger growth at 5.3%.
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).