Brantwood - Active Adult Living 62+
88 N Oakland Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91101
1-2 Beds | $3,515 - $6,750
Rental Market Trends in Pasadena, CA
What is the average rent in Pasadena, CA?
$2,386/month
Average Rent
662 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $2,386 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,575/month, making Pasadena one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pasadena, you can expect to pay about $1,957 per month for a studio, $2,386 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,054 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,585 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Pasadena, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Pasadena, CA
Last Updated April 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
52%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena?
Based on current rent prices, Catalina Villas, Villa Parke and Normandie Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Pasadena.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena?
Based on current rent prices, Old Town Pasadena, Madison Heights and Playhouse Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pasadena.
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Which Pasadena neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Pasadena with the most apartments available are Playhouse Village, Old Town Pasadena and Lamanda Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pasadena, CA?
Because the average rent in Pasadena is $2,386, you’ll want to make about $7,953 per month or $95,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Pasadena, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Pasadena, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,416/month
$2,380/month
One Bedroom
$1,650/month
$3,259/month
Two Bedroom
$2,094/month
$4,228/month
Three Bedroom
$2,289/month
$7,323/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.