20 rentals in Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 11,268 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. The city is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley below the southern edge of the Angeles National Forest. Pasadena and Altadena are to its west, with Arcadia to its south and east. Sierra Madre is known as "Wisteria City", and its city seal is decorated with a drawing of the now widely known 500-foot (150 m) vine. It is also called the "Village of the Foothills" and was an All-America City in 2007.
Sierra Madre is a foothill community with small-town charm. Features Sierra Madre Villa, hiking, and family community.
Today, Sierra Madre has 20 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,500/mo, typically leasing in about 20 days. Families here choose from 2 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,300/mo
↑ 10.0% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.4 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 20 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 ~20 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are leasing at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most rentals are leasing within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Sierra Madre
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
4,711 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $2,497.333/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$4,880/mo)
Rent Reductions
10 listings have reduced their rent
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.6% (~$266/mo)
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