How much does it cost to rent in Pasadena, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Pasadena, TX is $1,372. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Pasadena cheaper than other Texas cities?

Pasadena is among the more affordable cities in Texas, ranking #216 out of 269 cities at $1,372/mo.

When was Pasadena rent data last updated?

Pasadena rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Pasadena a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Pasadena is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Pasadena

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Pop. 149,433·216th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,372/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.5%

Month-over-Month

-1.8%

vs US Median

-$593

Falling (Monthly)

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Pasadena · $1,372

More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

63/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Pasadena's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,372/mo

Expected by trend

$1,471/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Pasadena's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,123

1 BR

$1,173

2 BR

$1,400

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,350

Research median

$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$16,464/yr

At $1,372/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Pasadena, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

149,433

Median income

$64,927

Median age

Renters

45.5%

Age distribution

28%

25%

23.4%

Under 1828%

18–3425%

35–5423.4%

55–6411.7%

65+11.8%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

36.1%

70.9%

White36.1%

Black3.6%

Hispanic70.9%

Asian1.9%

Education (25+)

26.7%

31%

26%

16.2%

No HS diploma26.7%

HS diploma31%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+16.2%

Housing tenure

54.5%

45.5%

Owner54.5%

Renter45.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pasadena, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,160 → $1,372

up 18.3%

Income

$61,182 → $64,927

up 6.1%

Population

151,964 → 149,433

down 1.7%

Renter share

46.4% → 45.5%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

14.9% → 16.2%

+1.3 pts

Median age

31.7 → 33

+1.3 yrs

The median rent in Pasadena, TX stood at $1,160 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,372, reflecting a 18.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $61,182 to $64,927 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 151,964 residents to roughly 149,433. Taken together, the five-year picture in Pasadena, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Pasadena on your salary?

At $1,372/mo, how Pasadena rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 17.6% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 24.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 21.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 12% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 9.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 26.5% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 29.3% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 23.8% income

affordable

By apartment size

Pasadena rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pasadena. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Pasadena, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pasadena is $1,372/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,123/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,173/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($64,927/yr), Pasadena ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pasadena an affordable city for renters?

Pasadena is considered affordable for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($64,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pasadena falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pasadena?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in Pasadena. The local median household income is $64,927/yr, meaning the typical Pasadena household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pasadena?

Rent in Pasadena has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Pasadena neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Pasadena are 77503 ($1,128/mo), 77504 ($1,198/mo), and 77506 ($1,372/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Pasadena is $1,372/mo.

How does Pasadena rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Pasadena is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #216 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,372/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pasadena?

Webster is nearby and more affordable at $1,355/mo, which is $17 less than Pasadena.

What percentage of Pasadena residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of Pasadena households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. Pasadena leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pasadena rent compare to the national average?

Pasadena's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #216 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~25% of Pasadena's median household income ($64,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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