Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Pasadena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Pasadena, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,795/month. Renters are paying $158 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent ticked up 0.5%.
Compared to national trends
Pasadena runs roughly 1.5× the national median rent of $1,900/month, with 216 total rentals available. This positions the city in a mid-tier market segment.
Price ranges
Studio rents are $2,022/month, 1-bedrooms $2,298/month, 2-bedrooms $3,200/month, 3-bedrooms $4,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms $5,750/month. Apartments, which make up 73.5% of total rentals, rent at a median of $2,595/month, while houses rent for $4,500/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Pasadena
$2,795/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Pasadena is $2,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $895 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pasadena
216
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,022 |  2% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,297 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | 20% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Catalina Villas | $2,827 | |
Downtown Pasadena | $2,900 | |
Lamanda Park | $2,895 | |
Marceline | $2,695 | |
Natha | $2,195 | |
Raymond Hill | $2,772 | |
Singer Park | $2,889 | |
South Lake | $2,550 | |
The Oaks | $2,399 | |
Villa Parke | $2,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,022
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
38%
Downtown Pasadena
Average rent
$2,900
South Lake
Average rent
$2,550
Villa Parke
Average rent
$2,195
Lamanda Park
Average rent
$2,895
Singer Park
Average rent
$2,889
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,399
Marceline
Average rent
$2,695
Raymond Hill
Average rent
$2,772
Natha
Average rent
$2,195
Catalina Villas
Average rent
$2,827
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
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
47%higher than the national median
26%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
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11%$2,972
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3%$2,095
17%$2,100
3%$2,375
12%$2,495
14%$2,387
5%$2,500
9%$2,200
7%Discover rentals in Pasadena, CA
5d+ ago
165 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pasadena
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pasadena condo for rent in Pasadena
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
1d ago
753 Worcester Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pasadena condo for rent in Pasadena
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1630 Rose Villa St #NA, Pasadena, CA 91106
3 beds
2 baths
$7,950
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5h ago
218 N. El Molino Ave & 709 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,250–$6,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Singer Park house for rent in Pasadena
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,772–$3,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
400 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3360 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,677–$3,227
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,517
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d 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
$2,772–$3,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$3,517
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
267 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
721 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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 $2,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pasadena?
Average rent prices in Pasadena have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pasadena is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pasadena?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are Villa Parke ($2,195/mo), Natha ($2,195/mo), and The Oaks ($2,399/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pasadena?
To comfortably afford rent in Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pasadena?
February and November offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Pasadena, with February seeing the lowest rents and November being the least competitive month. June has the highest rents, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).