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Average Rent in Pasadena 91106 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Pasadena 91106, Pasadena, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,407/mo
Lowest Available
$2,872/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Pasadena 91106 vs Pasadena, CA Average
Pasadena 91106 is more expensive the Pasadena, CA average by $278/mo (9%). The citywide average is $3,129/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Pasadena 91106?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Pasadena 91106 is $3,407 per month across 2 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Luxe Pasadena starting at $2,872/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,021/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,664/mo.
Prices range from $2,872 to $4,970 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Pasadena 91106
Rent Prices by Apartment in Pasadena 91106
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxe Pasadena | $2,872/mo | $3,233/mo | 9 | 3.4 |
| AVA Pasadena | $4,970/mo | $4,970/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Pasadena 91106 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Pasadena 91106
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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
$136,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,407/mo.
Comfortable income
$164,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,872/mo), you need to earn at least $115,000/year.
Median household income in Pasadena 91106 is $103,778 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pasadena 91106
Overall prices in Pasadena 91106 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 91106's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,407 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,751/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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