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ZIP 91103

Part of Pasadena, CA
Pop. 25,142·Los Angeles County·220th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,370/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$1,405
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ZIP 91103 · $3,370
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,540
Research median
$2,510/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
$40,440/yr
At $3,370/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91103 (Pasadena, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,142
Median income
$93,660
Median age
39.9
Renters
53%
Age distribution
19.3%
23.3%
27.6%
12.8%
17%
Under 1819.3%
18–3423.3%
35–5427.6%
55–6412.8%
65+17%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
29.5%
15.7%
47.1%
White29.5%
Black15.7%
Hispanic47.1%
Asian10.2%
Education (25+)
20.1%
16.5%
24.1%
39.3%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+39.3%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91103 in Pasadena, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,700 → $3,370
up 24.8%
Income
$73,705 → $93,660
up 27.1%
Population
26,909 → 25,142
down 6.6%
Renter share
54.6% → 53%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 39.3%
+4.4 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.9
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91103 in Pasadena, CA stood at $2,700 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,370, reflecting a 24.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $73,705 to $93,660 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.1% shift. The population has contracted by 6.6% since 2021, moving from about 26,909 residents to roughly 25,142. Renters now make up 53% of households, compared with 54.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.3% of adults here, versus 34.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 91103 in Pasadena, CA 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91103 covers Pasadena, CA. The median rent here is $3,370/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($93,660/yr), ZIP 91103 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91103 (Pasadena, CA) is $3,370. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91103's median rent of $3,370/mo is $1,405 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91103 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91103 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #220 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,370/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,370/mo in ZIP 91103. The local median household income is $93,660/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91103?

Rent in ZIP 91103 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91103 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,370/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($93,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91103 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 91103 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91103 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 91103 is pricier than Pasadena as a whole. At $3,370/mo, it's $431 above the Pasadena citywide median of $2,939/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $3,370/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 91103's median household income ($93,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91103 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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