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Sierra Madre, CA

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An idyllic suburban enclave in the San Gabriel foothills

Suburb Commuter Scenic Nature Outdoors Mountains Forest Schools Safe Low Crime Family Friendly

Sierra Madre is a small suburban city on the edge of Angeles National Forest, about five miles east of Pasadena on Interstate 210. The community is predominately made up of residential neighborhoods, with a rental market that includes a mix of upscale apartments, condos, and single-family homes. The superb local schools and the low crime rate help make Sierra Madre a popular choice for families, and outdoorsy types love the close proximity to the region’s sprawling nature preserves.

The city’s pride and joy is its record-breaking wisteria vine, a massive one-acre flowering plant on the 500 block of North Hermosa Avenue that has been named one of the seven horticultural wonders of the world; the annual Wistaria Festival in the springtime is one of the community’s most popular events.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sierra Madre, CA is $770 for a studio, $1,581 for one bedroom, $2,091 for two bedrooms, and $2,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sierra Madre has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,581/month
456 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sierra Madre Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

630 Students

9
out of 10

Sierra Madre Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

574 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Los Angeles County Arboretum
  • Chilao Visitor Center
  • Grassy Hollow Visitor Center
  • Wilderness Park
  • Eaton Canyon Nature Center

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.