Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pasadena, CA Rents

Pasadena rentals average $1,863 for a studio rental to $10,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $273 (-12.77%) year-over-year from $2,135 to $1,863. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $55 (-2.16%) year-over-year from $2,535 to $2,481. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-1.69%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,097 (-24.42%) year-over-year from $4,492 to $3,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,680 (20.19%) year-over-year from $8,320 to $10,000. 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 2.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$60.38	$1,863	$2,135 (-12.77%)	$1,899 (-1.90%)
1 BR	$43.59	$2,481	$2,535 (-2.16%)	$2,254 (10.07%)
2 BR	$37.60	$3,400	$3,458 (-1.69%)	$3,000 (13.33%)
3 BR	$38.51	$3,395	$4,492 (-24.42%)	$4,013 (-15.39%)
4+ BR	$40.99	$10,000	$8,320 (20.19%)	$5,817 (71.92%)

Historical Rents in Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near Pasadena

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Pasadena. The average rent in Pasadena is currently $3,275 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, 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 $4,472 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 0.58% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA are about 9.60% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,595	$2,500
Glendale, CA	$1,595	$2,150	$3,000	$2,800
Alhambra, CA	$1,648	$1,875	$2,825	$2,950
Burbank, CA	$2,786	$2,400	$3,350	$3,600
Arcadia, CA	$2,750	$1,875	$3,148	$3,800
West Hollywood, CA	$2,047	$3,295	$5,995	$4,472

Top Neighborhoods Near Pasadena

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Wilshire Center - Koreatown. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA is currently around $2,898 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,898. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Pasadena's average rent, which is actually $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $5,250 average rent per month, Hollywood Hills 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	$1,395	$1,234	$2,498	$1,395
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$2,000	$3,154	$1,490
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,087	$2,709	$2,100
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,250	$1,800	$2,800	$2,174
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,532	$1,973	$2,723	$2,250
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,748	$2,600	$2,350
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$1,800	$2,500	$2,425
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,345	$1,770	$2,700	$2,478
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,758	$2,270	$2,500
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,895	$2,500	$2,500
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,698	$2,350	$2,573
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,398	$1,898	$2,499	$2,600
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,764	$3,915	$2,800
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,387	$1,895	$3,198	$2,800
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,300	$3,748	$2,895
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,494	$2,412	$3,260	$2,900
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,498	$2,138	$3,000	$2,995
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,400	$3,498	$3,148
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,999	$2,198	$3,133	$3,150
Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, CA	$2,250	$2,784	$3,642	$3,398
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,575	$1,998	$3,100	$3,500
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,098	$3,000	$3,500
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,699	$2,698	$3,575
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,100	$3,273	$3,938
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,423	$2,048	$2,844	$4,215
Greater Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,595	$4,104	$4,400
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,985	$2,248	$3,973	$4,448
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,995	$4,595	$4,495
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,585	$2,725	$3,973	$4,575
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,678	$2,198	$4,000	$5,250

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 $3,550. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,550, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Pasadena, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pasadena, CA is 8.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pasadena, CA is 10.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA is 4.41% 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	$1,700	$2,250	$3,250	$3,550

Top Zipcodes Near Pasadena

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near Pasadena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,795. A total of 25 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 $1,445 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,700 per month is 90048, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,600. That's at least $42 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pasadena, CA is $2,150 per month. Or in other words, $38 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 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	$1,997	$2,500	$4,250	$4,581
90026, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,350	$3,500	$2,795
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,800	$3,650	$2,690
91101, Pasadena, CA	$1,695	$2,509	$3,400	$2,900
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,100	$3,450	$3,745
90004, Los Angeles, CA	$1,422	$2,195	$2,800	$2,395
90042, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$2,200	$3,198	$3,826
90005, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,050	$3,132	$2,100
90006, Los Angeles, CA	$1,299	$1,798	$2,600	$2,200
90048, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$2,995	$4,495	$4,700

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 $3,400. 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 $1,863 and an average price per square feet of $60.38. There are a total of 8 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 $2,509 and an average price per square feet of $43.59. There are a total of 55 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $37.60. There are a total of 65 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Pasadena, CA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.