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Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?

$2,335/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,335 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,957 per month for a studio, $2,335 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,030 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,779 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,957/month
466 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,335/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,030/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,779/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,540/month
563 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,859/month
916 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,027/month
1,750 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$11,003/month
3,358 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,628/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,609/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,899/month
1,650 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,425/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,207/month
1,594 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pasadena, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $61 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
55% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?

Based on current rent prices, Lamanda Park, Marceline and Jefferson Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,467/month
684 Sq Ft
Marceline
$2,562/month
629 Sq Ft
Jefferson Park
$2,587/month
638 Sq Ft
Southeast Pasadena
$2,614/month
644 Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,815/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,911/month
755 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,935/month
746 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$3,016/month
770 Sq Ft
East Pasadena
$3,028/month
685 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,029/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,358/month
755 Sq Ft
Old Town Pasadena
$3,227/month
756 Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$3,182/month
640 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,029/month
764 Sq Ft
East Pasadena
$3,028/month
685 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$3,016/month
770 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,935/month
746 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,911/month
755 Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,815/month
737 Sq Ft
Southeast Pasadena
$2,614/month
644 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 Downtown Pasadena .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town Pasadena
$3,227/month
756 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,029/month
764 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,911/month
755 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$3,016/month
770 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,935/month
746 Sq Ft
East Pasadena
$3,028/month
685 Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,467/month
684 Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$3,182/month
640 Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,358/month
755 Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,815/month
737 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 $2,335, you’ll want to make about $7,783 per month or $93,396 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

Lamanda Park

Pasadena, CA

Lincoln-Villa

Pasadena, CA

Studio
$1,310/month
$1,244/month
One Bedroom
$1,998/month
$1,270/month
Two Bedroom
$2,257/month
$1,947/month
Three Bedroom
$2,788/month
$1,991/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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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