Pasadena

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Pasadena, CA

Area Guide

Notable museums and historic architecture in California’s City of Roses

Walkable Diverse Entertainment Active Historic Architecture

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. The Rose Bowl and Brookside Park provide recreational spaces where residents can enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.

Explore the City

Pasadena is home to the world-famous Rose Bowl Parade

The Pasadena City Hall was completed in 1927

Pasadena is home to the prestigious Caltech

The Space Tech Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Pasadena, CA is $1,972 for a studio, $2,345 for one bedroom, $3,044 for two bedrooms, and $3,803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pasadena has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,345/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$6,651/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,505/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,009/month
1,146 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Willard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Field (Eugene) Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

430 Students

Norma Coombs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

294 Students

Daniel Webster

Public

Grades K-5

303 Students

Hamilton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

482 Students

Marshall Fundamental

Public

Grades 6-12

1,849 Students

Blair High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,117 Students

McKinley

Public

Grades K-8

648 Students

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

513 Students

Woodrow Wilson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

386 Students

Pasadena High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,609 Students

Marshall Fundamental

Public

Grades 6-12

1,849 Students

Blair High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,117 Students

John Muir High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,012 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eaton Canyon Nature Center
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • Kidspace Children's Museum
  • Huntington Botanical Gardens
  • Descanso Gardens

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.