South Pasadena, CA Rent History

118 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,649
1-year change
+3.5%
$90/mo
5-year change
+23.1%
$497/mo
10-year change
+57.7%
$969/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in South Pasadena

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,680/mo—0.0%
2017$1,775/mo+5.7%+5.7%
2018$1,891/mo+6.5%+12.6%
2019$1,923/mo+1.7%+14.5%
2020$1,989/mo+3.4%+18.4%
2021$2,028/mo+2.0%+20.7%
2022$2,272/mo+12.0%+35.2%
2023$2,376/mo+4.6%+41.4%
2024$2,421/mo+1.9%+44.1%
2025$2,587/mo+6.9%+54.0%
2026$2,581/mo-0.2%+53.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in South Pasadena changed since 2016?

Median rent in South Pasadena, CA was $1,680 in 2016-12 and is $2,649 as of 2026-09 — a change of $969 per month over 10 years.

How much has South Pasadena rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in South Pasadena, CA has changed +23.1% ($497 per month). The current median is $2,649.

What has rent in South Pasadena done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in South Pasadena, CA has changed +57.7% ($969 per month). It is now $2,649.

Is rent in South Pasadena going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in South Pasadena, CA has increased +3.5% ($90/mo). Current median: $2,649.

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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.