Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pasadena, CA Rents

Pasadena rentals average $1,772 for a studio rental to $6,990 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $228 (-11.41%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $1,772. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $301 (-12.04%) year-over-year from $2,501 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $187 (-5.36%) year-over-year from $3,487 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $144 (-3.23%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,323. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $768 (-9.90%) year-over-year from $7,758 to $6,990. 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 down by 7.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.55	$1,772	$2,000 (-11.41%)	$1,855 (-4.47%)
1 BR	$41.82	$2,200	$2,501 (-12.04%)	$2,195 (0.24%)
2 BR	$42.52	$3,300	$3,487 (-5.36%)	$3,213 (2.70%)
3 BR	$39.06	$4,323	$4,467 (-3.23%)	$4,229 (2.20%)
4+ BR	$35.40	$6,990	$7,758 (-9.90%)	$7,533 (-7.21%)

Historical Rents in Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near Pasadena

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Pasadena. The average rent in Pasadena is currently $3,148 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,450, 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 $4,300 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 5.47% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA are about 11.36% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.13% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,573	$2,450
Monrovia, CA	N/A	$2,050	$2,680	$2,750
Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,850	$2,650	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,950	$2,995
Monterey Park, CA	N/A	$2,000	$3,250	$3,300
Burbank, CA	$2,291	$2,375	$3,200	$3,488
Arcadia, CA	N/A	$1,950	$2,900	$4,125
West Hollywood, CA	$2,245	$3,025	$6,098	$4,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Pasadena

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and Congress West. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA is currently around $3,025 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,025. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Pasadena's average rent, which is actually $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,690 per month. Whereas, at $5,450 average rent per month, Hollywood United is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pasadena. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,373	$1,795	$2,875	$1,690
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,995	$2,800	$2,163
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,570	$1,675	$2,597	$2,195
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,750	$2,499	$2,373
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,478	$1,895	$2,525	$2,378
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,424	$2,350	$2,424
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,000	$2,450	$2,450
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,750	$2,300	$2,548
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,483	$1,850	$2,645	$2,549
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,220	$2,573	$3,206	$2,800
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,122	$2,712	$4,200	$2,800
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,985	$3,199	$2,900
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,900	$2,900
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$3,150
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,250	$3,200	$3,300
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,348	$2,875	$3,395
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,097	$2,995	$3,425
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,948	$2,500	$3,050	$3,450
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,948	$1,847	$2,673	$3,483
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,995	$2,795	$3,500
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,050	$2,587	$3,825
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,450	$3,593	$3,985
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,643	$2,899	$4,099	$4,400
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,250	$3,973	$4,572
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$2,100	$2,800	$4,000	$4,800
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,400	$4,000	$5,450

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 1.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pasadena, CA is 3.77% more affordable than 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	$1,737	$2,283	$3,200	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Pasadena

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Pasadena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 23 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 $1,690 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,600 per month is 90048, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,570. 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 Pasadena, CA is $2,075 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,880 per month. Which comes out to $37 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	$1,900	$2,524	$4,400	$4,473
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,445	$3,495	$3,500
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,054	$2,637	$3,650	$2,637
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,095	$3,800	$3,850
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,350	$1,995	$2,695	$2,800
90042, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,195	$2,995	$3,325
90005, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$2,323	$2,880	$2,340
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,423	$1,750	$2,575	$2,008
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,995	$4,295	$5,600
91801, Alhambra, CA	N/A	$1,850	$2,800	$3,200

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 $3,300. 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 $1,772 and an average price per square feet of $48.55. There are a total of 10 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 $41.82. There are a total of 62 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 $42.52. There are a total of 80 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.