Average Rent in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA

Average rent prices in South Pasadena have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,695, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in South Pasadena run $2,322 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.


Studio	$1,795	3%	10%
1 bedroom	$2,345	1%	2%
2 bedroom	$2,895	2%	16%
3 bedroom	$4,445	6%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,950	9%	5%

		Listings
Alhambra	$2,447
Arroyo Seco	$2,850
Madison Heights	$2,575
Raymond Hill	$2,795
Singer Park	$2,650
South Lake	$2,838


Apartments	$2,695	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,287	13%	18%
Houses	$3,900	9%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,445

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,750

41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,447

26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$2,447

$2,850

$2,575

$2,795

$2,650

$2,838

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

Condo for rent in South Pasadena

PERFECT/ 2BDR CONDO APT

1257 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

2 baths

$2,299

$2,199

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Condo for rent

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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Charming Living in the Heart of South Pasadena – 1675 Amberwood Drive

1675 Amberwood Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

7h ago

8.6

Very good

1721Oxle

1721 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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3h ago

8.6

Very good

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630 Brent Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

8.4

Very good

Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath apt. in South Pasadena!

322 Pasadena Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

ora652

652 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,790

Apartment for rent

8h ago

8.4

Very good

612 Prospect

612 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,750 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Pasadena?

Average rent prices in South Pasadena have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does South Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Pasadena is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $110,000/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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