121 rentals in Pasadena

Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district.
Pasadena is a historic city known for the Rose Bowl, Rose Parade, and Caltech. Features stunning Craftsman architecture and vibrant Old Town.
Today, Pasadena has 120 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,980/mo, typically leasing in about 17 days. Families here choose from 2 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$5,000/mo
↑ 39.7% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 120 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~17 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 79% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Pasadena
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
42%
Homeowners
58%
Renters
Homeownership is 13.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
57,131 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,980/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,594/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,648/mo
Pasadena
Typical rent costs about 46% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$159K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $877.5/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$4,807/mo)
Rent Reductions
30 listings have reduced their rent
25% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.2% (~$326/mo)
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