Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Pasadena, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pasadena rent stands today

    Pasadena, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,089/month. Renters are paying about $10 more per month than last year, a change that is negligible given the market's modest movement.

  • Pasadena sits 42.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Houston metro area with 154 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Pasadena rent for about $750/month, 1-bedrooms around $935/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,538/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Pasadena

$1,089/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pasadena is $1,089 per month as of September 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $811 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pasadena

154

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pasadena rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pasadena, TX

Average rent prices in Pasadena have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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, TX

Rent prices in Pasadena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pasadena is $1,060, whereas a house costs $1,760. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$750

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$935

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,537

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,350

4%

48%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pasadena, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pasadena and Baytown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pasadena

Median rent price$1,089
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,305
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Pasadena, TX

Randolph Road Mobile Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Randolph Road Mobile Park

2824 Randolph Rd, Pasadena, TX 77503

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$550–$1,095

Las Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Las Villas

407 Richey St, Pasadena, TX 77506

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$1,050

Alta Vista - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Alta Vista

621 Richey St, Pasadena, TX 77506

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,250

321 W Austin Ave #M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Pasadena apartment for rent in Pasadena

321 West Austin Complex - M

321 W Austin Ave #M, Pasadena, TX 77502

2 beds

2 baths

$680

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Frequently asked questions for Pasadena, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Pasadena rental market.

How much is rent in Pasadena?

The average rent in Pasadena is $1,089 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pasadena?

Average rent prices in Pasadena have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pasadena is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $811 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pasadena?

To comfortably afford rent in Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pasadena?

January offers the lowest rents in Pasadena, running about 5% below December prices. February and March see higher competition with more demand than available inventory.

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).

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