Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Pasadena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Pasadena rent stands today
Pasadena, CA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $125 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline.
Vs. national rents
Pasadena runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros for renters seeking urban amenities in Southern California.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Pasadena rent for about $1,996/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,395/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,995/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Annandale rents fell 76.5% year over year to $3,000/month across 15 total rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 4.7% rise. Historic Highlands and Washington Square saw rents climb 99.3% and 69.7% respectively, showing wide neighborhood divergence in Pasadena.
Median rent
Median rent in Pasadena
$2,800/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Pasadena is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pasadena
190
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,695, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $2,397 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,996 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 |  4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 11% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Catalina Villas | $2,795 | |
Downtown Pasadena | $2,809 | |
La Pintoresca Park | $2,697 | |
Lamanda Park | $2,447 | |
Marceline | $2,805 | |
Natha | $2,747 | |
Singer Park | $3,209 | |
South Lake | $2,737 | |
The Oaks | $2,707 | |
Villa Parke | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,695 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $3,800 | No Change | 27% | |
Houses | $4,400 | 13% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,996
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Downtown Pasadena
Average rent
$2,809
South Lake
Average rent
$2,737
Lamanda Park
Average rent
$2,447
Marceline
Average rent
$2,805
Catalina Villas
Average rent
$2,795
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,707
Villa Parke
Average rent
$2,750
Singer Park
Average rent
$3,209
Natha
Average rent
$2,747
La Pintoresca Park
Average rent
$2,697
Apartments
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
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
47%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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8%Discover rentals in Pasadena, CA
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Pasadena
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
165 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Studio
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1394 Iowa St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
250 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sierra Madre Villa apartment for rent in Pasadena
3 beds
2 baths
$11,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pasadena condo for rent in Pasadena
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Oak Knoll house for rent in Pasadena
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
Price dropped $1,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
218 N. El Molino Ave & 709 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,630–$6,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$3,507
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$1,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,227–$3,177
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
77 Patrician Way, Pasadena, CA 91105
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
262 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$3,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
145 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$3,507
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
530 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
267 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
320 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$1,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pasadena?
Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pasadena?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are Lamanda Park ($2,447/mo), La Pintoresca Park ($2,697/mo), and The Oaks ($2,707/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).