What is the average apartment size in South Pasadena?

The average size for a South Pasadena, CA apartment is 924 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.

What is the average rent in South Pasadena?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in South Pasadena is $2,470 per month, a 2.53% increase from last year’s average of $2,409.

What is the average apartment size in South Pasadena?

The typical apartment in South Pasadena offers about 924 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Pasadena, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Pasadena?

The typical rent budget in South Pasadena ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Pasadena?

In South Pasadena, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Pasadena is $2,470, a 2.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,409.

One-bedroom apartments provide 778 square feet for $2,324, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,660 offer 1,117 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Pasadena, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,470	924 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,324	778 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,660	1,117 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Pasadena, CA rent trends

Rental prices in South Pasadena, CA have increased by 2.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,409 to $2,470.

What's the typical rent budget in South Pasadena, CA?

The largest share of rentals in South Pasadena, CA (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Pasadena, CA?

5,827 or 56% of the households in South Pasadena, CA are renter-occupied while 4,586 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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How South Pasadena Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Pasadena	$2,470
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Inglewood	$2,504
West Hollywood, CA	$3,122
Glendale	$2,911
Burbank, CA	$2,852
Pasadena, CA	$3,248
Downey, CA	$2,286
Norwalk, CA	$2,296
Azusa, CA	$2,004
West Covina, CA	$2,429
Arcadia, CA	$2,182

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Pasadena apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.