Catalonia
111 N Madison Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91101
$3,595 - $5,995
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA
What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?
$2,377/month
Average Rent
658 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,377 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,969 per month for a studio, $2,377 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,080 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,811 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Pasadena, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 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 September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
16%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
54%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?
Based on current rent prices, Catalina Villas, Lamanda Park and Marceline are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?
Based on current rent prices, Lincoln-Villa, Vecinos Unidos and Pasadena Civic Center District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena.
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Which Pasadena neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most apartments available are Playhouse Village, Old Town Pasadena and Pasadena Civic Center District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pasadena, CA?
Because the average rent in Pasadena is $2,377, you’ll want to make about $7,923 per month or $95,076 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.
How does Pasadena, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pasadena, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$787/month
$1,240/month
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
$1,265/month
Two Bedroom
$1,303/month
$1,939/month
Three Bedroom
$1,500/month
$1,984/month
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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.