Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Pasadena, CA Rents

Pasadena rentals average $2,248 for a studio rental to $25,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,773, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.38%) year-over-year from $1,890 to $1,898. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $212 (9.27%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $240 (7.40%) year-over-year from $3,247 to $3,487. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,267 (33.93%) year-over-year from $3,733 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,478 (32.97%) year-over-year from $7,517 to $9,995. 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 12.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.33	$1,898	$1,890 (0.38%)	$2,694 (-29.57%)
1 BR	$3.86	$2,495	$2,283 (9.27%)	$1,973 (26.44%)
2 BR	$3.00	$3,487	$3,247 (7.40%)	$2,775 (25.66%)
3 BR	$2.65	$5,000	$3,733 (33.93%)	$3,631 (37.71%)
4+ BR	$4.20	$9,995	$7,517 (32.97%)	$5,457 (83.17%)

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 $3,400 per month. Our records show that Glendale, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pasadena, CA is Burbank, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 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 44.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA are about 10.87% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.82% 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	$2,509	$2,500	$3,147	$3,000
Burbank, CA	N/A	$3,232	$3,450	$3,800

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 Downtown Los Angeles. 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 $3,363 per month. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,363. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pasadena's average rent, which is only $2,773. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pasadena, Historic Cultural has the most affordable average rent at $2,797 per month. Whereas, at $8,495 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	$2,325	$2,583	$3,475	$2,797
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$2,585	$3,470	$2,800
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,098	$2,880	$4,087	$3,001
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,245	$3,150	$3,325
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,610	$3,400
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,733	$3,795	$4,300
Central Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,560	$5,210	$4,500
Hollywood United, Los Angeles, CA	$1,923	$3,200	$5,595	$8,495

Top Counties Near Pasadena

There are a total of 8 counties located by Pasadena, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,000. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Pasadena, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pasadena, CA is 2.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pasadena, CA is 0.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pasadena, CA is 21.01% 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	$2,200	$2,695	$3,600	$4,000

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 $2,773. 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 $2,248 and an average price per square feet of $4.33. There are a total of 4 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.86. There are a total of 23 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 $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $3.00. There are a total of 16 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, 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 $2,218/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.