Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pasadena, CA Rents

Pasadena rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $6,075 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,273, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $358 (-16.19%) year-over-year from $2,208 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $180 (-7.10%) year-over-year from $2,527 to $2,348. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.40%) year-over-year from $3,313 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $650 (-14.29%) year-over-year from $4,550 to $3,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,950 (-27.18%) year-over-year from $7,175 to $5,225. 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 1.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$52.18	$1,850	$2,208 (-16.19%)	$1,964 (-5.80%)
1 BR	$42.42	$2,348	$2,527 (-7.10%)	$2,364 (-0.70%)
2 BR	$39.74	$3,300	$3,313 (-0.40%)	$3,328 (-0.85%)
3 BR	$36.75	$3,900	$4,550 (-14.29%)	$4,100 (-4.88%)
4+ BR	$33.62	$5,225	$7,175 (-27.18%)	$6,360 (-17.85%)

Historical Rents in Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near Pasadena

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Pasadena. The average rent in Pasadena is currently $3,077 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Whittier, CA, with an average rent of $2,498, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pasadena, CA is West Hollywood, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,400 per month.

Let's compare Pasadena, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pasadena, CA is 8.38% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA are about 15.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Whittier, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,450	$2,498
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,650	$2,595
Alhambra, CA	$1,450	$1,825	$2,800	$2,850
Glendale, CA	$1,572	$2,200	$3,000	$3,077
Burbank, CA	$1,695	$2,323	$3,200	$3,500
Arcadia, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,800	$3,800
West Hollywood, CA	$1,995	$3,100	$5,500	$4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Pasadena

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Pico Union. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA is currently around $2,856 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,856. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Pasadena's average rent, which is actually $3,273. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,341 per month. Whereas, at $4,534 average rent per month, Mid-City West is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pasadena. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,234	$1,648	$2,350	$1,341
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$1,655	$2,800	$1,655
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,750	$2,525	$1,900
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$1,980	$2,760	$2,095
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,325	$1,759	$2,825	$2,145
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$1,825	$2,150	$2,149
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,643	$1,750	$2,395	$2,195
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,795	$2,795	$2,195
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,548	$1,950	$2,373	$2,200
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,328	$1,798	$2,450	$2,399
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$1,794	$2,150	$2,400
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,287	$2,250	$2,424
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,923	$2,895	$2,450
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,193	$2,427	$3,050	$2,625
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,799	$4,500	$2,856
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$1,998	$2,847	$3,150
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,200	$2,873	$3,250
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,935	$2,300	$2,975	$3,473
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,400	$3,295	$3,485
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$1,950	$2,889	$3,490
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,997	$3,200	$3,600
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,999	$3,088	$3,684
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,021	$2,000	$2,538	$3,866
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,797	$2,278	$3,298	$4,000
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$2,500	$3,989	$4,245
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,188	$3,295	$4,295
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$2,413	$4,298	$4,400
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,650	$4,200	$4,500
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,990	$2,995	$3,998	$4,534

Top Counties Near Pasadena

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

Typically, rent for studios in Pasadena, CA is 8.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pasadena, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA is 3.03% 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	$1,695	$2,200	$3,200	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Pasadena

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near Pasadena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,825. A total of 22 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 $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,800 per month is 90048, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,585. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pasadena, CA is $2,056 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,838 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$1,897	$2,495	$4,375	$4,273
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,845	$3,798
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$1,518	$2,650	$3,575	$2,396
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$2,125	$3,800	$3,800
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,373	$1,995	$2,795	$2,973
90042, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,998	$3,098	$3,600
90005, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,200	$2,850	$2,250
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,750	$2,702	$2,075
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,250	$4,495	$5,800
91801, Alhambra, CA	N/A	$1,850	$2,825	$2,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Pasadena Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Pasadena, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,273. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Pasadena, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $52.18. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pasadena.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $42.42. There are a total of 59 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pasadena.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $39.74. There are a total of 88 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pasadena.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Pasadena, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA is around $2,618/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.