Average Rent in 91101, Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical 91101, Pasadena, CA Rents

91101 rentals average $1,812 for a studio rental to $4,295 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $42 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-3.62%) year-over-year from $2,174 to $2,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.43%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,694. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $206 (5.72%) year-over-year from $3,595 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $166 (-3.98%) year-over-year from $4,166 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,137 (-33.07%) year-over-year from $3,437 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 11.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.35% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $38.68 $2,095 $2,174 (-3.62%) $1,888 (10.94%)
1 BR $47.46 $2,694 $2,683 (0.43%) $2,673 (0.77%)
2 BR $40.97 $3,800 $3,595 (5.72%) $3,649 (4.14%)
3 BR $34.06 $4,000 $4,166 (-3.98%) $4,365 (-8.36%)

Historical Rents in 91101, Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near 91101

There are a total of 10 cities nearby 91101. The average rent in 91101 is currently $3,150 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,195, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 91101, Pasadena, CA is West Hollywood, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,300 per month.

Let's compare 91101, Pasadena, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 91101, Pasadena, CA is 6.32% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 91101, Pasadena, CA are about 18.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near 91101, Pasadena, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hawthorne, CA $1,695 $1,823 $2,488 $2,195
Inglewood, CA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,450
Alhambra, CA $1,525 $1,825 $2,600 $2,800
Monrovia, CA $2,508 $2,300 $2,700 $2,950
Glendale, CA $1,695 $2,250 $3,000 $3,000
Pasadena, CA $1,875 $2,200 $3,300 $3,300
Monterey Park, CA N/A $2,000 $3,250 $3,300
Burbank, CA $2,886 $2,300 $3,200 $3,488
Arcadia, CA N/A $1,950 $2,900 $4,125
West Hollywood, CA $2,300 $3,173 $5,800 $4,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 91101

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near 91101. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and Congress West. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near 91101, Pasadena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near 91101, Pasadena, CA is currently around $2,875 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,875. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 91101's average rent, which is actually $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 91101, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $5,683 average rent per month, Hollywood United is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 91101. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $1,990 $2,945 $1,800
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $1,995 $2,852 $2,220
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA $1,510 $1,745 $2,700 $2,290
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA $2,350 $1,795 $2,485 $2,295
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA $1,400 $1,700 $2,490 $2,305
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $1,950 $2,775 $2,350
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $1,750 $2,150 $2,350
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA $1,700 $1,800 $2,390 $2,445
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA $1,600 $1,875 $2,500 $2,500
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA $1,453 $1,769 $2,800 $2,539
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA $1,440 $1,849 $2,700 $2,595
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $1,572 $1,975 $2,923 $2,800
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,197 $2,700 $4,175 $2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA $2,252 $2,647 $3,187 $2,850
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $1,850 $2,900 $2,900
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA $1,775 $2,025 $2,799 $2,950
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,660 $1,850 $2,745 $3,000
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,675 $2,095 $2,995 $3,250
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA $1,850 $2,350 $3,500 $3,473
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA $1,900 $1,945 $2,625 $3,492
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA $1,700 $2,348 $2,725 $3,500
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA $1,800 $2,300 $3,450 $3,598
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA $2,375 $2,100 $2,563 $3,800
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA $2,000 $2,797 $4,175 $3,950
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA $1,670 $2,995 $3,995 $4,495
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA $1,695 $2,525 $3,695 $4,500
PICO, Los Angeles, CA $1,895 $2,250 $4,173 $4,561
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA $3,180 $2,350 $4,200 $5,683

Top Counties Near 91101

There are a total of 1 counties located by 91101, Pasadena, CA. One county in the area is Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,600. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,600, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by 91101, Pasadena, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in 91101, Pasadena, CA is 3.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 91101, Pasadena, CA is 8.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 91101, Pasadena, CA is 11.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Los Angeles, CA $1,750 $2,295 $3,200 $3,600

Top Zipcodes Near 91101

There are a total of 36 zipcodes in or near 91101, Pasadena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,745. A total of 24 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90057, Los Angeles, CA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,795 per month is 90048, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,626. That's at least $43 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 91101, Pasadena, CA is $2,031 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,875 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 91101, Pasadena, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
90046, Los Angeles, CA $1,909 $2,598 $4,350 $4,500
90026, Los Angeles, CA $1,950 $2,500 $3,450 $3,498
90017, Los Angeles, CA $2,095 $2,650 $3,424 $2,643
90019, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $2,050 $3,800 $3,850
90004, Los Angeles, CA $1,325 $1,900 $2,745 $2,795
90042, Los Angeles, CA $1,675 $2,195 $2,995 $3,500
90006, Los Angeles, CA $1,473 $1,745 $2,600 $2,260
90005, Los Angeles, CA $1,450 $2,350 $2,875 $2,398
91801, Alhambra, CA N/A $1,835 $2,800 $3,000
90048, Los Angeles, CA $1,898 $3,150 $4,450 $5,795

Frequently Asked Questions - 91101 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 91101, Pasadena, CA?
The average monthly rental price for 91101, Pasadena, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 91101, Pasadena, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 91101, Pasadena, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in 91101, Pasadena, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,812 and an average price per square feet of $38.68. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 91101.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 91101, Pasadena, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $47.46. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 91101.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 91101, Pasadena, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,625 and an average price per square feet of $40.97. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 91101.
How have rent prices in 91101, Pasadena, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 91101, Pasadena, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 91101, Pasadena, CA?
A reasonable rent price in 91101, Pasadena, CA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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