What's the average rent in Pasadena, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,700 per month, which is 40% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

-1.5%-$41 decrease month-over-month

3.8%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

648

APARTMENTS

$2,449

HOUSES

$4,150

TOWNHOUSES

$3,900

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Pasadena, CA at $2,449 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,150 per month. Townhomes average $3,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,195
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,750
4 Bedrooms	$7,200
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Pasadena, CA is $2,195 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$4,680
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Pasadena, CA is $2,750 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,680 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,025
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,999
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,285

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Pasadena, CA is $2,025 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,999 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$5,350
4 Bedrooms	$7,200
All	$4,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Pasadena, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,350 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,200 for a 4 bedroom house.