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Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?

$2,356/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Pasadena, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,356 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Pasadena one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Pasadena average $1,971 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pasadena average $2,356 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pasadena average $3,031 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pasadena average $3,749 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,971/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,356/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,031/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,749/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,485/month
559 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,708/month
972 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,971/month
1,751 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,047/month
3,511 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,553/month
528 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,511/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,427/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,621/month
514 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,790/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,158/month
1,273 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pasadena, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $14 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Last Updated June 2026
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
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $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, The Oaks Pasadena, Lamanda Park and Olive Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,613/month
730 Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,764/month
670 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$2,836/month
744 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,864/month
748 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,943/month
746 Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$2,947/month
649 Sq Ft
Jefferson Park
$3,010/month
660 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,026/month
754 Sq Ft
Marceline
$3,091/month
656 Sq Ft
Southeast Pasadena
$3,091/month
656 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,334/month
762 Sq Ft
Old Town Pasadena
$3,227/month
765 Sq Ft
Marceline
$3,091/month
656 Sq Ft
Southeast Pasadena
$3,091/month
656 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,026/month
754 Sq Ft
Jefferson Park
$3,010/month
660 Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$2,947/month
649 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,943/month
746 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,864/month
748 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$2,836/month
744 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
765 Sq Ft
Playhouse Village
$3,026/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown Pasadena
$2,943/month
746 Sq Ft
Olive Heights
$2,836/month
744 Sq Ft
Raymond Hill
$2,864/month
748 Sq Ft
The Oaks Pasadena
$2,613/month
730 Sq Ft
Lincoln-Villa
$3,334/month
762 Sq Ft
Lamanda Park
$2,764/month
670 Sq Ft
Madison Heights
$2,947/month
649 Sq Ft
Jefferson Park
$3,010/month
660 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 $2,356, you’ll want to make about $7,853 per month or $94,236 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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How does Pasadena, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

The Oaks Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

Lincoln-Villa

Pasadena, CA

Studio
$1,622/month
$1,250/month
One Bedroom
$1,961/month
$1,451/month
Two Bedroom
$2,520/month
$2,021/month
Three Bedroom
$3,596/month
$1,996/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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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