Pasadena, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. 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

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,839/mo0.0%
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.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.