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Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?

$2,365/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,365 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Pasadena one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pasadena, you can expect to pay about $1,977 per month for a studio, $2,365 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,060 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,809 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,977/month
459 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,365/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,060/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,809/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,634/month
546 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,927/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,610/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,474/month
3,650 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,011/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,640/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,080/month
1,641 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,726/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,312/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,330/month
1,275 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pasadena, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $39 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
55% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?

Based on current rent prices, Washington Square, Northeast Pasadena and The Oaks Pasadena are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,989/month
544 Sq Ft
Northeast Pasadena
$2,033/month
550 Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,488/month
701 Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,571/month
664 Sq Ft
Marceline
$2,577/month
655 Sq Ft
Grant Park
$2,703/month
741 Sq Ft
Jefferson Park
$2,737/month
661 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,835/month
904 Sq Ft
South Lake
$2,854/month
773 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$3,050/month
710 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?

Based on current rent prices, Madison Heights, East Pasadena and Lincoln-Villa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$3,494/month
666 Sq Ft
East Pasadena
$3,424/month
675 Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,410/month
746 Sq Ft
Vecinos Unidos
$3,410/month
746 Sq Ft
Pasadena Civic Center District
$3,324/month
740 Sq Ft
Old Town Pasadena
$3,137/month
744 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$3,123/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,067/month
734 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$3,050/month
710 Sq Ft
South Lake
$2,854/month
773 Sq Ft

Which Pasadena neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most apartments available are Old Town Pasadena, Playhouse Village and Pasadena Civic Center District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Pasadena
$3,137/month
744 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,067/month
734 Sq Ft
Pasadena Civic Center District
$3,324/month
740 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,835/month
904 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$3,050/month
710 Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,410/month
746 Sq Ft
Vecinos Unidos
$3,410/month
746 Sq Ft
East Pasadena
$3,424/month
675 Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,571/month
664 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$3,123/month
1,342 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pasadena, CA?

Because the average rent in Pasadena is $2,365, you’ll want to make about $7,883 per month or $94,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Washington Square

Pasadena, CA

Madison Heights

Pasadena, CA

Studio
-
$836/month
One Bedroom
$1,517/month
$2,184/month
Two Bedroom
$2,292/month
$2,815/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,597/month
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Pasadena, CA 91103

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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