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Average Rent in Pasadena, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Pasadena, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,774/mo
▲ +1.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,787/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Pasadena, CA
18 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Pasadena, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $359/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | Unit 4 | $4,025 | $2,735 | $1,290 |
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | Unit 5 | $3,950 | $2,780 | $1,170 |
| City Place | Unit 2 | $3,757 | $2,715 | $1,042 |
| City Place | Unit 3 | $4,141 | $3,571 | $570 |
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | Unit 3 | $2,860 | $2,410 | $450 |
| City Place | Unit 4 | $4,096 | $3,789 | $307 |
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | Unit 2 | $2,640 | $2,395 | $245 |
| The Rinrose Apartments | Unit 205, S2A | $2,899 | $2,680 | $219 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Pasadena, CA
Compare average rent across Pasadena, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Village | $3,310 | ▼ $10 | $2,365 | 4 | 24 |
| North Arroyo | $3,255 | $0 | $3,255 | 1 | 1 |
| Pasadena 91106 | $3,245 | ▼ $151 | $2,000 | 3 | 10 |
| Pasadena 91107 | $3,112 | ▲ $140 | $2,150 | 2 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pasadena, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $3,774 per month across 8 apartment communities and 20 available units. Rents have increased $38 (1.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Helix Real Estate Management starting at $2,787/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,774/mo.
Prices range from $2,787 to $5,085 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Pasadena, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,472 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $3,328 | -$144 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $3,347 | +$19 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $3,289 | -$58 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pasadena, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pasadena, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helix Real Estate Management | $2,787/mo | $2,787/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Luxe Pasadena | $3,130/mo | $3,204/mo | 3 | 3.4 |
| Villas of Pasadena Apartment Homes | $3,474/mo | $3,671/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| City Place | $3,571/mo | $3,680/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Rinrose Apartments | $3,823/mo | $3,901/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | $3,850/mo | $3,850/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| AVA Pasadena | $3,885/mo | $4,285/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Pasadena, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$151,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,774/mo.
Comfortable income
$181,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,787/mo), you need to earn at least $111,000/year.
Median household income in Pasadena, CA is $103,778 , about 43% 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) | $3,774 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $9,118/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.
Google Search Trends for Pasadena, CA Apartments
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