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Craftsman bungalow enthusiasts adore this walkable district centered around the Norton Simon Museum's sculpture garden. Renters prize proximity to the Rose Bowl's flea market but face strict noise ordinances during annual Tournament of Roses preparations. Most pre-1930s units retain original built-ins but lack central air systems.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Pasadena, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,495, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 0.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Pasadena rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Los Angeles metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Pasadena’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Pasadena renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Pasadena, some aspects can be better."
Key findings in Pasadena include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.