ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91105

Part of Pasadena, CA

Pop. 12,531·Los Angeles County·280th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,196/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$1,264

Reported rents

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ZIP 91105 · $3,196

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,790

1 BR

$3,130

2 BR

$3,900

3 BR

$4,940

4 BR+

$5,510

Research median

$3,900/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91105 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91105 changed +4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($156,791) is $3,920 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,900); a 3-bedroom is $4,940.

Rank in Pasadena

4th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Pasadena.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91106, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,840/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91105. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$38,352/yr

At $3,196/mo median

Location

CityPasadena

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91105 (Pasadena, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 74.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,531

Median income

$156,791

Median age

47.6

Renters

44.3%

Age distribution

14.2%

18%

26.5%

13.7%

27.6%

Under 1814.2%

18–3418%

35–5426.5%

55–6413.7%

65+27.6%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

54.1%

17.7%

21.9%

White54.1%

Black2.9%

Hispanic17.7%

Asian21.9%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

16.6%

74.2%

No HS diploma1.4%

HS diploma7.8%

Some college16.6%

Bachelor's+74.2%

Housing tenure

55.7%

44.3%

Owner55.7%

Renter44.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 91105 in Pasadena, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,754 → $3,196

up 16.0%

Income

$143,892 → $156,791

up 9.0%

Population

12,888 → 12,531

down 2.8%

Renter share

42.7% → 44.3%

+1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

71.1% → 74.2%

+3.1 pts

Median age

44.9 → 47.6

+2.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91105 in Pasadena, CA has shifted from $2,754 to $3,196, up 16.0% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91105 in Pasadena, CA now reports about $156,791, up from $143,892 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91105 in Pasadena, CA losing about 357 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 42.7% to 44.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 71.1% to 74.2% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 91105 in Pasadena, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91105 covers Pasadena, CA. The median rent here is $3,196/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,900/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($156,791/yr), ZIP 91105 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (about $62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,196/mo in ZIP 91105. The local median household income is $156,791/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91105?

Rent in ZIP 91105 has risen 4.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 91105 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91105 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #280 of 898 at $3,196/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91105 changed +4.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.