What's the average rent in Pasadena, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,800 per month, which is 43% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,800

4.5%$120 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

603

APARTMENTS

$2,711

HOUSES

$4,950

TOWNHOUSES

$4,295

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Pasadena, CA at $2,711 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,950 per month. Townhomes average $4,295 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,244
2 Bedrooms	$3,133
3 Bedrooms	$4,695
4 Bedrooms	$6,900
All	$2,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Pasadena, CA is $2,244 per month, followed by $3,133 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,695 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,044
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$4,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Pasadena, CA is $2,044 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,095
2 Bedrooms	$2,971
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$1,700
All	$2,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Pasadena, CA is $2,095 per month, followed by $2,971 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,700 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,499
2 Bedrooms	$3,850
3 Bedrooms	$5,172
4 Bedrooms	$7,411
All	$4,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Pasadena, CA is $2,499 per month, followed by $3,850 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,172 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,411 for a 4 bedroom house.