Average Rent in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Rents

Downtown Pasadena rentals average $2,195 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,915, or roughly $41 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 increased by $19 (0.79%) year-over-year from $2,376 to $2,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.51%) year-over-year from $2,814 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (4.40%) year-over-year from $3,640 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $476 (11.26%) year-over-year from $4,224 to $4,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,700 (-61.67%) year-over-year from $6,000 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 20.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$52.56	$2,395	$2,376 (0.79%)	$2,178 (9.98%)
1 BR	$44.03	$2,800	$2,814 (-0.51%)	$2,785 (0.54%)
2 BR	$40.21	$3,800	$3,640 (4.40%)	$3,843 (-1.11%)
3 BR	$34.06	$4,700	$4,224 (11.26%)	$5,250 (-10.47%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Pasadena

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Downtown Pasadena. The average rent in Downtown Pasadena is currently $3,098 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,178, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is West Hollywood, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,400 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is 22.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA are about 21.53% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.06% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,413	$2,178
Inglewood, CA	$1,725	$2,100	$2,573	$2,450
Monrovia, CA	$2,508	$2,150	$2,700	$2,825
Alhambra, CA	$1,525	$1,925	$2,650	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,248	$2,950	$2,995
Pasadena, CA	$1,700	$2,200	$3,300	$3,200
Monterey Park, CA	N/A	$2,000	$3,250	$3,300
Burbank, CA	$2,291	$2,350	$3,248	$3,488
Arcadia, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,900	$4,050
West Hollywood, CA	$2,295	$3,195	$5,995	$4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Pasadena

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Pasadena. 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 Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is currently around $3,047 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,047. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Pasadena's average rent, which is only $2,915. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Pasadena, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,737 per month. Whereas, at $5,638 average rent per month, Hollywood United is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Pasadena. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,823	$2,970	$1,737
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,995	$2,800	$2,181
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,510	$1,675	$2,473	$2,195
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,899	$2,695	$2,292
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,422	$1,750	$2,480	$2,300
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,895	$2,600	$2,378
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,638	$1,900	$2,500	$2,425
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,350	$2,500
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$1,849	$2,645	$2,549
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,748	$1,750	$2,325	$2,600
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,543	$1,975	$3,199	$2,776
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,218	$2,514	$3,225	$2,798
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,110	$2,712	$4,200	$2,800
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,425	$1,925	$2,900	$2,997
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,195	$2,988	$3,098
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$3,125
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$1,898	$2,825	$3,393
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,808	$2,425	$3,125	$3,473
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,295	$2,850	$3,490
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,973	$2,800	$3,500
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,895	$2,625	$3,500
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,250	$3,450	$3,550
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,523	$2,100	$2,599	$3,850
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,795	$4,175	$4,447
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,923	$3,995	$4,500
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,200	$3,925	$4,500
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$2,495	$3,595	$4,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$4,290	$2,400	$4,025	$5,638

Top Counties Near Downtown Pasadena

There are a total of 1 counties located by Downtown Pasadena, 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 Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is 20.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is 12.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is 14.15% 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	$1,748	$2,280	$3,200	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Pasadena

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 19 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 $1,640 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,910 per month is 90069, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,595. 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 Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is $2,098 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,950 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90042, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,248	$2,995	$3,250
91801, Alhambra, CA	N/A	$1,915	$2,800	$3,100
90065, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,168	$3,795	$3,945
91205, Glendale, CA	$1,575	$2,100	$2,750	$2,548
90039, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$2,773	$3,950	$4,216
90033, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,199	$2,608	$2,425
90012, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$2,407	$3,216	$2,600
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$2,448	$3,548	$3,500
91016, Monrovia, CA	$2,508	$2,150	$2,700	$2,850
90013, Los Angeles, CA	$1,998	$2,428	$4,500	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Pasadena Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,915. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Pasadena, 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 Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $52.56. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Pasadena.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $44.03. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Pasadena.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,728 and an average price per square feet of $40.21. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Pasadena.

How have rent prices in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA is around $2,332/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.