Last updated on June 26, 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 $1,074/month. Rent has softened month over month by 1.4%, with renters paying $2 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change in annual terms.

  • Pasadena is 44.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 155 rentals, offering a smaller but affordable selection.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Pasadena run at $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $922/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,925/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,895/month, while apartments sit at $1,060/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Pasadena

$1,074/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pasadena is $1,074 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $876 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pasadena

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% 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, 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 $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

6%

316%

1 bedroom

$922

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,585

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,925

3%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

316%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

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$1,074
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,215
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pasadena, TX is 12% lower than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Pasadena, TX

Las Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d 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

1d 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

Camino Del Sol Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Camino Del Sol Apartments

1120 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77506

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,374

Apartment for rent

Twin Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

9h 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

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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 $1,074 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pasadena?

Average rent prices in Pasadena have decreased by 1% 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 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $876 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 $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Pasadena averaged around $910 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,200 per month. One-bedroom apartments make up 45% of the rental market, and two-bedroom units account for 40% of 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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