South Pasadena, CA Rent History

116 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,588
1-year change
-7.1%
$-198/mo
5-year change
+19.8%
$427/mo
10-year change
+49.9%
$861/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in South Pasadena

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,727/mo0.0%
2017$1,832/mo+6.1%+6.1%
2018$1,954/mo+6.7%+13.1%
2019$1,996/mo+2.1%+15.6%
2020$2,065/mo+3.5%+19.6%
2021$2,107/mo+2.0%+22.0%
2022$2,357/mo+11.9%+36.5%
2023$2,465/mo+4.6%+42.7%
2024$2,524/mo+2.4%+46.1%
2025$2,773/mo+9.9%+60.6%
2026$2,689/mo-3.0%+55.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in South Pasadena changed since 2016?

Median rent in South Pasadena, CA was $1,727 in 2016-12 and is $2,588 as of 2026-07 — a change of $861 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 +19.8% ($427 per month). The current median is $2,588.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in South Pasadena, CA has changed +49.9% ($861 per month). It is now $2,588.

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

Year over year, median rent in South Pasadena, CA has decreased -7.1% ($-198/mo). Current median: $2,588.

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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.