Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
South Pasadena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Pasadena
$2,699/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in South Pasadena is $2,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $799 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Pasadena
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Pasadena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Pasadena, CA
Average rent prices in South Pasadena have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
South Pasadena, CA
Rent prices in South Pasadena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Pasadena is $2,500, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South Pasadena run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 15% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 |  6% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,150 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,981 | 2% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Pasadena | $2,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,699 | 41% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,981
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
South Pasadena
Average rent
$2,699
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Pasadena and Baldwin Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Pasadena
42%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Pasadena, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Baldwin Park, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,957
1%$2,600
10%$1,850
20%$2,400
12%$1,995
8%$2,995
2%$2,400
4%$2,550
13%$2,425
26%$2,725
17%$2,542
7%$3,000
8%Discover rentals in South Pasadena, CA
3d ago
322 Pasadena Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1721 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Pasadena
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Pasadena
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699
Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
2050 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1–2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Pasadena
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
410 Raymondale Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1 bed
1 bath
$2,545–$2,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Pasadena
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
635 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1020 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1653 Amberwood Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$3,230–$3,330
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1730 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
635 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1415 Bank St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Studio
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
410 Raymondale Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1 bed
1 bath
$2,545–$2,560
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1313 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
635 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1020 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in South Pasadena
1110 Stratford Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available Sep 22
1d ago
1730 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Pasadena, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Pasadena rental market.
How much is rent in South Pasadena?
The average rent in South Pasadena is $2,699 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Pasadena?
Average rent prices in South Pasadena have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does South Pasadena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Pasadena is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $799 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Pasadena?
To comfortably afford rent in South Pasadena, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Pasadena?
April offers the best rental deals in South Pasadena, with rents running about 13% lower than March, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).