Average Rent in Pasadena, CA
10 apartment buildings, 25 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,060/mo
Cheapest
$2,000/mo
Properties
10
Units
25
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Pasadena, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pasadena, CA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Anchor Pacifica
1010 Union St #100, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
Woodside Terrace
400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
Luxe Pasadena
1769 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
eaves Old Town Pasadena
350 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Aiden on Ash Apartments
5515-5525 Ash St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
City Place
801 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Avalon Pasadena
25 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchor Pacifica 1010 Union St #100, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA | $2,000 | $2,013 | $1.58 | 2.8 (22) | 2 |
| 2 | Woodside Terrace 400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA | $2,135 | $2,135 | $3.05 | 5 (5) | 1 |
| 3 | Luxe Pasadena 1769 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA | $2,496 | $2,975 | $4.01 | 3.4 (84) | 5 |
| 4 | eaves Old Town Pasadena 350 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA | $2,555 | $2,645 | $4.07 | 4.6 (111) | 4 |
| 5 | Aiden on Ash Apartments 5515-5525 Ash St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA | $2,780 | $2,780 | $4.17 | 4.5 (2) | 1 |
| 6 | City Place 801 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA | $2,886 | $3,731 | $3.70 | 4.5 (99) | 5 |
| 7 | Avalon Pasadena 25 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA | $3,200 | $3,365 | $4.81 | 4.7 (123) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
Anchor Pacifica
2.8 (22)1010 Union St #100, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
Woodside Terrace
5 (5)400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
Luxe Pasadena
3.4 (84)1769 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA
eaves Old Town Pasadena
4.6 (111)350 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Aiden on Ash Apartments
4.5 (2)5515-5525 Ash St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
City Place
4.5 (99)801 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Pasadena, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pasadena, CA is $3,060 per month, based on 25 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,000 at Anchor Pacifica to $3,255 at Kings Villages.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,269/mo | $2,000/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $2,952/mo | $2,135/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $3,805/mo | $3,330/mo | 6 |
| 3 Bed | $3,255/mo | $3,255/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Pasadena, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pasadena, CA averages $2,952/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,805/mo. At the local median household income of $103,778, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Pasadena, CA at $2,218/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Pasadena, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Los Angeles
Demand in the Los Angeles rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- California Institute of Technology
- Kaiser Permanente
Mean one-way commute in Pasadena, CA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pasadena, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$122,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,060/mo.
Comfortable income
$147,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,000/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.
Median household income in Pasadena, CA is $103,778 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pasadena, CA
Overall prices in Pasadena, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pasadena, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,060 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,404/mo |
Population
136,462
Median household income
$103,778
Census median rent
$2,218/mo
Rent as % of income
30.4%
Median age
40.1
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Pasadena, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pasadena, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -6% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +5% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -25% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -17% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -10% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +9% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?
The average rent in Pasadena, CA is $3,060 per month, based on 25 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pasadena, CA?
The lowest available rent in Pasadena, CA starts at $2,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pasadena, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Pasadena, CA average $2,952/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,135/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pasadena, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Pasadena, CA average $3,805/mo. Units start from $3,330/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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