Pasadena, CA Rent History
138 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,939
1-year change
-0.9%
$-28/mo
5-year change
+25.4%
$596/mo
10-year change
+51.2%
$995/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Pasadena
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,839/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,928/mo | +4.8% | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $2,049/mo | +6.3% | +11.4% |
| 2018 | $2,140/mo | +4.4% | +16.4% |
| 2019 | $2,205/mo | +3.0% | +19.9% |
| 2020 | $2,268/mo | +2.9% | +23.3% |
| 2021 | $2,295/mo | +1.2% | +24.8% |
| 2022 | $2,582/mo | +12.5% | +40.4% |
| 2023 | $2,720/mo | +5.3% | +47.9% |
| 2024 | $2,799/mo | +2.9% | +52.2% |
| 2025 | $2,953/mo | +5.5% | +60.6% |
| 2026 | $2,907/mo | -1.6% | +58.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Pasadena changed since 2015?
Median rent in Pasadena, CA was $1,802 in 2015-01 and is $2,939 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,137 per month over 11 years.
How much has Pasadena rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Pasadena, CA has changed +25.4% ($596 per month). The current median is $2,939.
What has rent in Pasadena done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Pasadena, CA has changed +51.2% ($995 per month). It is now $2,939.
Is rent in Pasadena going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Pasadena, CA has decreased -0.9% ($-28/mo). Current median: $2,939.