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  • Arpeggio Pasadena

    $3,016
    325 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (830) 271-2552
    5 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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  • Luxe Pasadena

    $2,780
    1769 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106
    (858) 768-8937
    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Andalucia

    $2,559
    686 E Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 605-2081
    5 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Trio

    $2,337
    44 North Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (323) 531-5584
    24 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Villas of Pasadena Apartment Homes

    $2,678
    300 East Bellevue Drive, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 658-3873
    5 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Bell Pasadena

    $2,630
    3330 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
    (229) 321-4773
    11 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Pool + more

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  • Oak Knoll

    $2,055
    267 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 314-6911
    3 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Cats allowed, Carport, Rent controlled + more

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  • 271 Parke St.

    $2,425
    271 Parke Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 618-8343
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • eaves Old Town Pasadena

    $2,706
    350 East Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (858) 212-0536
    Rent Savings
    2 units available
    Studio • 1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included + more

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  • Franklin House Apartments

    $2,085
    250 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 427-0061
    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    24hr laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Cats allowed, Garage, Gym + more

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  • 1685-1697 Summit St. / 109-137 E. Penn St.

    $2,495
    1685 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
    (424) 336-4985
    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning

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  • Catalina Isle

    $2,895
    380 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
    (626) 548-2389
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Stainless steel + more

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  • 1704-1732 N. Sierra Bonita Ave.

    $1,925
    1704 North Sierra Bonita Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
    (858) 260-3605
    1 unit available
    Studio
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator

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  • 285 N. Oakland

    $3,200
    285 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 727-7081
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Carport, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator

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  • M Cypress

    $3,250
    520 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
    (626) 669-3113
    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Microwave, Internet access, Furnished + more

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  • Beautiful spacious and bright apartment in the Pasadena Area

    $2,400
    211 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
    (626) 746-5741
    2 units available
    Studio • 1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Parking, Stainless steel, Air conditioning + more

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Average rent in Pasadena, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Pasadena is $2,865, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $4,250. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$2,633Trending down
1 Bed
$2,865Trending down
2 Beds
$4,250Trending down
3+ Beds
$6,175Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Find an apartment for rent in Pasadena, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Pasadena, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 92 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Pasadena. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Pasadena is $2,633 for a studio, $2,865 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Pasadena Rent Report: October 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2025 Rent Report for Pasadena, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,525, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 0.7% 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.

Pasadena Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Pasadena ranks on:
A+
Overall satisfaction
B
Safety and crime rate
A-
Jobs and career opportunities
A+
Recreational activities
C
Affordability
B
Quality of schools
A+
Social Life
A
Weather
B+
Commute time
C
State and local taxes
A
Public transit
A+
Pet-friendliness
Overview of Findings

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:

  • Pasadena renters gave their city an A+ overall.
  • The highest-rated categories for Pasadena were social life, recreational activities and pet-friendliness, which all received A+ grades.
  • The areas of concern to Pasadena renters are affordability and state and local taxes, which both received C grades.
  • Pasadena did relatively well compared to nearby cities, including Los Angeles (C+), Anaheim (C) and Long Beach (C+).
  • Pasadena did relatively well compared to other cities nationwide, including Seattle, WA (B+), Phoenix, AZ (B-) and New York, NY (C+).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

  • "I love how walkable the city is. I love the safety and the attitudes of the people. However, not all parts of Pasadena are equally safe." – Shaili K.
  • "It’s a nice suburb, but housing is too expensive." – Namita S.
  • "I love the family-like culture and the community where most people are nice. It is very safe and pet-friendly to live here. But I don’t like the rent prices. They are too high, especially if you are young or in college and working in retail. It’s hard to afford a place by yourself." – Payton A.
  • "I love that I’m local to shops and restaurants. I hate the limitations on street parking, though. You need permits to park anywhere, unless you buy a temporary one and the kiosks aren’t always easy to find." – Marie C.

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.

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Living in Pasadena, CA

Well, well, look at you. You’ve packed your SPF 3000 and year-round summer clothes and you’ve decided to join the ranks of the California-cool in Pasadena. We’ve got to admit, we’re a bit envious. One of greater Los Angeles’s most eclectic and aesthetic areas, Pasadena is a primo living locale for Southern Californians lucky enough to call the “City of Roses” home. Ready to take the plunge and score yourself the perfect Pasadena pad? Then read on because we’ve got you covered …

Each New Year’s Day, millions of viewers whose own cities resemble glorified ice skating rinks tune in to watch the Tournament of Roses Parade in perpetually sunny Pasadena

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.