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ZIP 91101

Part of Pasadena, CA
Pop. 21,165·Los Angeles County·398th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,901/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$936
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ZIP 91101 · $2,901
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,460
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,430
3 BR
$4,350
4 BR+
$4,840
Research median
$3,430/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,812/yr
At $2,901/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91101 (Pasadena, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,165
Median income
$87,813
Median age
36.5
Renters
84.8%
Age distribution
36.8%
28.1%
16%
Under 1810.3%
18–3436.8%
35–5428.1%
55–648.9%
65+16%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
42.5%
27.7%
21.6%
White42.5%
Black8%
Hispanic27.7%
Asian21.6%
Education (25+)
21.8%
60.1%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma10.5%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
15.2%
84.8%
Owner15.2%
Renter84.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91101 in Pasadena, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,230 → $2,901
up 30.1%
Income
$79,154 → $87,813
up 10.9%
Population
19,542 → 21,165
up 8.3%
Renter share
85.2% → 84.8%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
61.5% → 60.1%
-1.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 91101 in Pasadena, CA has increased 30.1% since 2021, going from about $2,230 per month to roughly $2,901 today. Household income in the area moved from $79,154 to $87,813 across the same window, up 10.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,542 to 21,165 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91101 in Pasadena, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91101 covers Pasadena, CA. The median rent here is $2,901/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,430/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($87,813/yr), ZIP 91101 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 91101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91101 (Pasadena, CA) is $2,901. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91101's median rent of $2,901/mo is $936 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91101 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91101 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #398 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,901/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,901/mo in ZIP 91101. The local median household income is $87,813/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91101?

Rent in ZIP 91101 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91101 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,901/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($87,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91101 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.8% of ZIP 91101 households are renters, while 15.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91101 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 91101 is more affordable than Pasadena overall. At $2,901/mo, it's $38 below the Pasadena citywide median of $2,939/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,901/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 91101's median household income ($87,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91101 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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