Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Pasadena

$2,595/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Pasadena is $2,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Pasadena

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Pasadena rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA

Average rent prices in South Pasadena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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, 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 $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in South Pasadena run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,922.

Listings

Studio

$1,710

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,362

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,895

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,555

40%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,750

24%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,710

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,555

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Pasadena, 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, South Pasadena, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in South Pasadena and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Pasadena

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,455
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA

Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath apt. in South Pasadena! - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath apt. in South Pasadena!

322 Pasadena Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,213

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.
1721Oxle - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1721Oxle

1721 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,545

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.
Charming Living in the Heart of South Pasadena – 1675 Amberwood Drive - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

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.
726 1/2 Brent Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Pasadena

2 beds

1 bath

$2,699

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 South Pasadena, 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 $2,595 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Pasadena?

Average rent prices in South Pasadena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does South Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Pasadena is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $104,000/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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