Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pasadena, CA Rents

Pasadena rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $7,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $122 (6.07%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $2,138. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-6.29%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $23 (-0.69%) year-over-year from $3,398 to $3,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,250 (34.25%) year-over-year from $3,650 to $4,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,857 (34.43%) year-over-year from $5,393 to $7,250. 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 2.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.94	$2,350	$2,508 (-6.29%)	$2,062 (13.99%)
2 BR	$3.14	$3,375	$3,398 (-0.69%)	$3,155 (6.98%)
3 BR	$2.97	$4,900	$3,650 (34.25%)	$3,166 (54.78%)
4+ BR	$3.09	$7,250	$5,393 (34.43%)	$6,289 (15.28%)

Historical Rents in Pasadena, CA

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Top Cities Near Pasadena

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Pasadena. The average rent in Pasadena is currently $3,449 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Glendale, CA, with an average rent of $3,086, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pasadena, CA is Burbank, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,813 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA are about 3.62% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.36% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Pasadena, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, CA	$2,295	$2,350	$3,036	$3,086
Burbank, CA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,700	$3,813

Top Neighborhoods Near Pasadena

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena. Some of these neighborhoods include Historic Cultural, Wilshire Center - Koreatown, and Hollywood Studio District. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, CA is currently around $3,233 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,233. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, Historic Cultural has the most affordable average rent at $2,664 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 average rent per month, Hollywood United is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pasadena. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,024	$2,475	$3,256	$2,664
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,927	$2,487	$3,448	$2,695
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,950	$3,150	$3,150
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,610	$3,170
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,093	$2,879	$4,102	$3,295
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,795	$4,000
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,588	$4,376	$4,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,200	$5,425	$9,000

Top Counties Near Pasadena

There are a total of 8 counties located by Pasadena, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,250. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,250, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Pasadena, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pasadena, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pasadena, CA is 4.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA is 11.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$2,095	$2,600	$3,623	$4,250

Top Zipcodes Near Pasadena

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,714 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. There are a total of 32 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 $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $3.14. There are a total of 45 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34% 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.