Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Sierra Madre, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sierra Madre

$2,700/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sierra Madre is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sierra Madre

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sierra Madre rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sierra Madre, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sierra Madre, CA

Average rent prices in Sierra Madre have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Sierra Madre, CA

Rent prices in Sierra Madre vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sierra Madre is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Sierra Madre run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,000

14%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,575

12%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,875

11%

17%

4 bedroom

$6,000

3%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,875

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sierra Madre and Altadena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sierra Madre

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sierra Madre, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in Sierra Madre, CA

225 N Lima St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre, CA

225 N Lima St #102, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,180

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.
225 N Lima St #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre, CA

225 N Lima St #204, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,380

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.
SUFFOLK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

SUFFOLK

53 Suffolk Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

3 beds

3 baths

$3,300

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Sierra Madre, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sierra Madre rental market.

How much is rent in Sierra Madre?

The average rent in Sierra Madre is $2,700 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sierra Madre?

Average rent prices in Sierra Madre have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Sierra Madre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sierra Madre is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sierra Madre?

To comfortably afford rent in Sierra Madre, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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