Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Sierra Madre, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sierra Madre

$2,995/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sierra Madre is $2,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,045 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sierra Madre

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sierra Madre rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sierra Madre, CA

Average rent prices in Sierra Madre have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Sierra Madre run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,200

10%

29%

2 bedroom

$2,550

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,650

19%

17%

4 bedroom

$5,100

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

2%

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$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sierra Madre, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Altadena, CA.

Discover rentals in Sierra Madre, CA

Home-Sweet-Home Vibe in Sierra Madre! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Home-Sweet-Home Vibe in Sierra Madre!

73 Esperanza Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Apartment for rent

505 W Sierra Madre Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sierra Madre

Apartment for rent

Sierra - Mariposa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Sierra - Mariposa

439 Mariposa Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

110 N. Lima - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

110 N. Lima

110 N Lima St, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,995 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sierra Madre?

Average rent prices in Sierra Madre have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Sierra Madre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sierra Madre is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sierra Madre?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sierra Madre, CA is approximately $2,353, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,627.

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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