Pasadena, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Pasadena?

The average rent for an apartment in Pasadena is $3,018. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Pasadena, CA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$3,018	853 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Pasadena?

The average size for a Pasadena, CA apartment is 853 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

31,837 or 58% of the households in Pasadena, CA are renter-occupied while 23,354 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Pasadena, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Pasadena, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Pasadena	$3,249
Prospect Park	$3,249
Linda Vista	$3,203
Old Town Pasadena	$3,203
Lower Arroyo Seco	$3,164
Raymond Hill	$3,164
Playhouse District	$3,111
Garfield Heights	$3,078
South Lake	$3,074
Orange Heights	$3,034
North Central Pasadena	$2,984
Madison Heights	$2,812
Oak Knoll	$2,812
Daisy - Villa	$2,650
Hastings Ranch	$2,650
Lamanda Park	$2,650
Victory Park	$2,650
Bungalow Heaven	$2,521
Casa Grande	$2,505
Historic Highlands	$1,933

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena are Historic Highlands, where the average rent goes for $1,933/month, Casa Grande, where renters pay $2,505/mo on average, and Bungalow Heaven, where the average rent goes for $2,521/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Daisy - Villa ($2,650), Hastings Ranch ($2,650), and Lamanda Park ($2,650), where the asking prices are below the average Pasadena rent of $3,018/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena are Old Town Pasadena ($3,203), North Pasadena ($3,249) and Prospect Park ($3,249).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Pasadena?

The most popular neighborhood in Pasadena is Playhouse District, where there are 18 listings with an average rent of $3,111. Next up is Old Town Pasadena, where apartments go for $3,203/month, followed by Orange Heights with $3,034 If you’re looking to rent in Pasadena’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out South Lake, where renters pay $3,074 on average, and Garfield Heights, where the average monthly rent is $3,078.

Pasadena | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bungalow Heaven is 1% higher than in Casa Grande

$2,521

Bungalow Heaven rent is 16% lower than Pasadena average

Average Rent	$2,521

$2,505

Casa Grande rent is 17% lower than Pasadena average

Average Rent	$2,505

How Pasadena Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,742
San Francisco	$3,336
East Bay	$2,570
San Diego	$3,016
Long Beach	$2,579
Sacramento	$1,856
San Jose	$3,021
Oakland	$2,790
Fresno	$1,547
Inglewood	$2,570
Santa Monica	$3,940
Riverside	$2,138
West Hollywood	$3,387
Anaheim	$2,311
Pasadena	$3,018
Burbank	$2,792
Santa Ana	$2,540
Glendale	$1,486
Costa Mesa	$2,655
Huntington Beach	$2,716
Torrance	$2,429

What is the average price for a storage unit in Pasadena?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Pasadena is $318.18. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.