Last updated on August 10, 2026

Average rent in
Pasadena, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pasadena, TX rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters today are paying $18 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Pasadena is 45.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. This positions the city as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pasadena run at $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $910/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,158/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. Apartments make up nearly 75% of total rentals, with houses renting at $1,800/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Pasadena

$1,050/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pasadena is $1,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pasadena

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pasadena rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,010, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

1%

206%

1 bedroom

$910

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,157

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,595

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,800

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

206%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,157

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,215
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, TX is 14% lower than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Pasadena, TX

Las Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Las Villas

407 Richey St, Pasadena, TX 77506

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Alta Vista - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Alta Vista

621 Richey St, Pasadena, TX 77506

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,250

Apartment for rent

Twin Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Twin Oaks

3222 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77503

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$710–$1,080

Apartment for rent

Main Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Main Plaza Apartments

910 Main St, Pasadena, TX 77506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$925

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,050 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pasadena?

Average rent prices in Pasadena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pasadena is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $42,000/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 $910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/month.

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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