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Pasadena, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Pasadena?

The average rent for an apartment in Pasadena is $2,912. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in Pasadena, CA

Last updated February 2022
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$2,912 859 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Pasadena?

The average size for a Pasadena, CA apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Pasadena, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

Pasadena, CA Occupied Housing Units

25,454 or 44% of the households in Pasadena, CA are renter-occupied while 31,264 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Pasadena, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Feb / 2022
Pasadena, CA $2,549 $2,517 $2,571 $2,588 $2,532 $2,419 $2,438 $2,428 $2,532 $2,774 $2,912
National $1,362 $1,367 $1,399 $1,407 $1,409 $1,399 $1,403 $1,412 $1,495 $1,591 $1,628
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Average Rent in Pasadena, CA By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are Historic Highlands, where the average rent goes for $1,897/month, Bungalow Heaven, where renters pay $2,297/mo on average, and Madison Heights, where the average rent goes for $2,444/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Oak Knoll ($2,444), Casa Grande ($2,462), and Daisy - Villa ($2,606), where the asking prices are below the average Pasadena rent of $2,912/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena are Old Town Pasadena ($3,112), North Pasadena ($3,133) and Prospect Park ($3,133).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most popular neighborhood in Pasadena is Playhouse District, where there are 18 verified RentCafe listings with an average rent of $3,015. Next up is Old Town Pasadena, where apartments go for $3,112/month, followed by South Lake with $2,928 If you’re looking to rent in Pasadena’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Lamanda Park, where renters pay $2,606 on average, and Garfield Heights, where the average monthly rent is $2,986.

Pasadena | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Rent in Bungalow Heaven is 7% lower than in Casa Grande

$2,297

Bungalow Heaven rent is 21% lower than Pasadena average

Average Rent $2,297
$2,462

Casa Grande rent is 15% lower than Pasadena average

Average Rent $2,462

How Pasadena Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Los Angeles $2,661
San Francisco $3,230
East Bay $2,452
San Diego $2,756
Long Beach $2,530
Oakland $2,772
San Jose $2,754
Sacramento $1,792
Santa Monica $3,891
Berkeley $3,164
Anaheim $2,143
West Hollywood $3,354
Riverside $2,074
Pasadena $2,912
San Bernardino $1,630
Glendale $2,779
Santa Ana $2,375
Burbank $2,540
Costa Mesa $2,580
Rancho Cucamonga $2,574
Fullerton $2,294

Most Popular Apartments in Pasadena

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Pasadena apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.