$5,200 / Month

550 MacDonald St

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Pasadena, CA 91103

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626-584-0101
  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,750 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bathtub
550 MacDonald St
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $5,800 deposit, Available Now

Discover this beautifully remodeled home, close to amenities and the iconic Rose Bowl stadium, offering modern updates in a delightful Pasadena neighborhood. The lucky new tenant will enjoy a top-to-bottom renovation of the entire home, which offers a brand-new kitchen and bathrooms with stylish fixtures and finishes throughout. The living spaces are bright and open, and the home has been freshly painted, has new flooring, new windows, modern lighting and efficient closet built-ins. The stars of the show are the gorgeous kitchen, huge family room and luxurious primary bedroom/bath suite with two closets + built-in cabinets. The kitchen overlooks the dreamy family room which opens to the backyard. The hedged front yard and fenced backyard offer fruit trees for tenant's enjoyment and are private spaces .The home office is perfect used as such, or could be used as a 4th bedroom, nursery or Zoom Room. There is a neat and tidy one-car attached garage. The location of this home in the desirable North Arroyo/ Brookside area makes enjoying Pasadena's cultural and outdoor assets easy, as it is close to amenities, including coffee, shopping and the restaurants of both Pasadena and Altadena. It is convenient to freeways, offering accessible commuting to greater Los Angeles or along the 134/210 corridors. Truly not your average rental, this home is best suited for someone who appreciates modern finishes and a turnkey living experience. MLS# P1-25525

550 Macdonald St is a house located in Los Angeles County and the 91103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pasadena Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1958

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub 2 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

Family Room 1,750 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Updated Kitchen Quartz Countertops Six Burner Stove Eat-In Kitchen Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $5,800 12-Month Minimum Lease Term Available 1/21/26 Tax Lot 158 Rent includes gardener

Location

Suburban Location

Lot Details

10,231 Sq Ft Lot No Common Walls Fenced Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Parking Available

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Natural Gas Standard Electricity Sewer Paid

Community Details

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $5,800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Contact

  • Listed by Cynthia York Shadian | Engel & Voelkers Pasadena
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    California Regional Multiple Listing Service
Copyright 2026 © California Regional MLS. All rights reserved.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Fenced Lot
  • Patio
City - Pasadena

Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena sits 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city combines historic architecture with modern living, featuring preserved Craftsman bungalows and stately homes along Orange Grove Boulevard. Old Pasadena's walkable streets house local shops, restaurants, and landmarks like the Pasadena Playhouse. One-bedroom apartments rent for $2,385 per month, while two-bedroom units average $3,059.

Home to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena boasts significant cultural attractions including the Norton Simon Museum and USC Pacific Asia Museum. Residents enjoy access to hiking trails in the Arroyo Seco and can explore neighborhoods ranging from South Lake Avenue to the historic Bungalow Heaven district. The annual Tournament of Roses Parade, a tradition since 1890, draws visitors from around the world.

Learn more about living in Pasadena 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
550 MacDonald St is within 8 minutes or 2.3 miles from Art Center College of Design. It is also near Fuller Theological Seminary and Art Center College of Design.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
97 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
75 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
513 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,012 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
39 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
440 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
444 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Pasadena include Memorial Park Station, located 2.4 miles from 550 MacDonald St. 550 MacDonald St is near Bob Hope, located 17.5 miles or 25 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 26.2 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 4.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 14 min 10.0 mi
Drive: 19 min 11.1 mi
Drive: 21 min 11.2 mi
Drive: 17 min 12.1 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bob Hope
Drive: 25 min 17.5 mi
Los Angeles International
Drive: 42 min 26.2 mi
Somewhat Walkable
58
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
41
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
75
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 550 MacDonald St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
550 MacDonald St has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Kidspace Children's Museum
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Descanso Gardens
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Huntington Botanical Gardens
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
550 MacDonald St has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Kidspace Children's Museum, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Descanso Gardens.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 6.0 mi
550 MacDonald St has 3 hospitals within 6.0 miles, the nearest is Huntington Memorial Hospital which is 2.9 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 39 min 27.8 mi
Drive: 49 min 31.4 mi
550 MacDonald St is 27.8 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Alamitos Army Airfield.

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