Pasadena, CA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$3,010
1-year change
+1.5%
$45/mo
5-year change
+22.2%
$546/mo
10-year change
+50.7%
$1,013/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Pasadena
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,865/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,957/mo | +4.9% | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $2,080/mo | +6.3% | +11.5% |
| 2018 | $2,169/mo | +4.3% | +16.3% |
| 2019 | $2,237/mo | +3.1% | +19.9% |
| 2020 | $2,300/mo | +2.8% | +23.3% |
| 2021 | $2,326/mo | +1.1% | +24.7% |
| 2022 | $2,614/mo | +12.4% | +40.2% |
| 2023 | $2,759/mo | +5.5% | +47.9% |
| 2024 | $2,840/mo | +2.9% | +52.3% |
| 2025 | $2,983/mo | +5.0% | +59.9% |
| 2026 | $2,961/mo | -0.7% | +58.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Pasadena changed since 2015?
Median rent in Pasadena, CA was $1,827 in 2015-01 and is $3,010 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,183 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 +22.2% ($546 per month). The current median is $3,010.
What has rent in Pasadena done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Pasadena, CA has changed +50.7% ($1,013 per month). It is now $3,010.
Is rent in Pasadena going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Pasadena, CA has increased +1.5% ($45/mo). Current median: $3,010.