161 Chestnut St #7, Pasadena, CA 91103
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1st Floor Half Bath
OFF MARKET

161 Chestnut St #7
Pasadena, CA 91103

West Central
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 143 sqft
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 143 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1905
Living Area
143 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 161 Chestnut St #7.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

First Floor Unit.. Bedroom with closet, ceiling fan, heater and fridge. Unit has laminated flooring and large closet with built-in shelving and storage. No private bath or kitchen. There is a shared kitchen and 2-3 shared bathrooms on each floor.
Secure Dorm Style Building with 17 individual rooms for rent. Shared Coin-operated laundry facilities. Shared Kitchens on each floor and 3 shared bathrooms on 1st floor and 2 shared bathrooms on 2nd floor. 8 units have private half baths, 2 units have full baths and 6 have kitchenettes inside. Shared balcony on 2nd floor for relaxing. Many students attending ArtsCenter, PCC and Fuller. Close to Old-Town Shops and transportation.
161 Chestnut St #7, Pasadena, CA 91103 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 143 sqft apartment in West Central, built in 1905. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,236/month.

Home Details for 161 Chestnut St #7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Linoleum Vinyl
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnished

Comparable Sales for 161 Chestnut St #7

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
477 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.78
Apartment
$2,395
02/15/26
1
1
611 sqft
137 S Wilson Ave #401, Pasadena, CA
1.18
Apartment
$870,000
06/16/26
2
1
910 sqft
330 W California Blvd #203, Pasadena, CA
1.22
Apartment
$357,500
09/17/25
1
2
1,000 sqft
178 S Euclid Ave #310, Pasadena, CA
0.61
Apartment
$1,050,000
07/08/26
2
2
1,188 sqft
128 N Oak Knoll Ave #203, Pasadena, CA
0.71
Apartment
$760,000
04/06/26
2
2
1,110 sqft
1000 E California Blvd #102, Pasadena, CA
1.44
Apartment
$700,000
10/21/25
2
2
1,372 sqft
136 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
1.33
Apartment
$2,244,500
07/17/26
4
9
6,042 sqft
612 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
1.38
Apartment
$2,899,000
10/07/25
1
-
211 S Wilson Ave #208, Pasadena, CA
1.22
Apartment
$750,000
04/30/26
3
3
1,498 sqft
414 Linda Rosa Ave, Pasadena, CA
2.22
Apartment
$1,400,000
03/18/26
2
1
1,023 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

West Central
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What Locals Say about West Central

At least 138 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say kids play outside

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Stephanie Campbell
    "Everyone picks up after their own dog and there are so many dog owners that it’s not hard to find other dogs and dog owners to bond with."
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  • Fabian Herrera
    "There are many great schools. A lot of beautiful parks and hiking trails. Many activities in and around the area make for great weekends with the family."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ageless charm is quite old. There are plenty of buildings that are about 100 years old. It’s a quiet neighborhood."
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    "Many dogs and friendly people. Fuller college has a nice Park like setting with many trees and rolling lawns that most of the dogs enjoy "
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    "City needs to make this area safe.Make public school much better.A lot of homeless lately.Noise level is high."
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  • Lei Y.
    "Close to Caltech and old town PASADENA. Walking distance to almost everywhere. Safe and quiet. 100 steps to rose parade. "
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  • Tom K
    "Excellent access to downtown Los Angeles. Numerous options. Still, traffic can be awful. That’s part of living here."
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  • Terry P.
    "My neighbors are disrespectful and according to PPD, it’s the middle of the hood. I had my car broken into 5 days before Christmas, right in front of my home within an hour!"
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  • Jacquie C. G.
    "There are coyotes sometimes running in the neighborhood, despite being far from mountains. And there are a LOT of skunks roaming around. My dog gets sprayed a couple times a year. "
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  • Nathaniel T.
    "the commute is convenient to local malls and shops movies and bars............................................."
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  • Jacquie C. G.
    "Good blend of people from many different ethnic and economic backgrounds. Mostly a friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Elivin R.
    "The neighborhood is ok. Very accessible to restaurants and shops. People are nice but a bit dangerous"
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  • Patricia A.
    "Walking distance from the Rose Parade, metro rail, Carnegie Observatory. There are lots of nearby shops and restaurants you can walk to."
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  • Marih_j8
    "Live in the area, lots of homeless in the area mostly apartments so can be difficult to find parking."
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  • Traveljoy73
    "The rose parade is only a couple blocks away , The metro is only one block away and it’s convenient to take the bus to TownPasadena"
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  • Melissa H.
    "farmer's market on Saturday. Rose Bowl parade. there are numerous events at the Rose Bowl such as swap meets, concerts, marathons, biking, fireworks "
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  • Heath L.
    "There's a park within walking distance, other people have dogs here, and our place only allows small dogs and cats. Big dogs, you'll have to work it out with the management."
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  • Padilla64
    "one more thing I can say about where I live it is something that a lot of people can agree with me and I cannot find other people who has different opinion of what I am about to say is that, nice!"
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  • Felicianacristobal
    "I live here in the community for 10-years over. Lots of people walk their dog. Lots of people looking for parking space. Close to Mexican restaurant. And yoga place."
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  • Joe D.
    "Always calm and tons of restaurant near. small shops and near the train station. safe neighbourhood with tons of night life. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 29, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,250

Frequently asked questions about 161 Chestnut St #7

  • Is Pasadena a buyer's or seller's market?
    Pasadena is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Pasadena?
    The median sale price in Pasadena is $1.19M. That is down $30K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the West Central neighborhood?
    Residents describe the West Central neighborhood in Pasadena, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in West Central, Pasadena.
  • What are the closest schools to 161 Chestnut St #7?
    The closest schools to 161 Chestnut St #7 in Pasadena, CA are Blair High School (Middle, rated 4/10), McKinley School (Elementary/Middle, rated 2/10).
  • Does 161 Chestnut St #7 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 161 Chestnut St #7 in Pasadena, CA has air conditioning.

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