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ZIP 91106

Part of Pasadena, CA
Pop. 23,910·Los Angeles County·485th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,732/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$767
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 91106 · $2,732
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$3,070
3 BR
$3,890
4 BR+
$4,330
Research median
$3,070/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
$32,784/yr
At $2,732/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91106 (Pasadena, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,910
Median income
$90,028
Median age
38.4
Renters
64.1%
Age distribution
16.4%
28.4%
33.3%
Under 1816.4%
18–3428.4%
35–5433.3%
55–6410.3%
65+11.6%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
38.6%
30.4%
20.9%
White38.6%
Black7.3%
Hispanic30.4%
Asian20.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.7%
18.9%
61.6%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+61.6%
Housing tenure
35.9%
64.1%
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91106 in Pasadena, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,168 → $2,732
up 26.0%
Income
$84,153 → $90,028
up 7.0%
Population
23,589 → 23,910
up 1.4%
Renter share
64.6% → 64.1%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 61.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
36 → 38.4
+2.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 91106 in Pasadena, CA has increased by $564 per month, settling near $2,732 after starting the period at $2,168. Median household income grew from $84,153 to $90,028 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.0 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 23,589 to 23,910 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 91106 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 91106 covers Pasadena, CA. The median rent here is $2,732/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,070/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($90,028/yr), ZIP 91106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91106 (Pasadena, CA) is $2,732. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91106's median rent of $2,732/mo is $767 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91106 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91106 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #485 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,732/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,732/mo in ZIP 91106. The local median household income is $90,028/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91106?

Rent in ZIP 91106 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91106 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,732/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($90,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91106 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.1% of ZIP 91106 households are renters, while 35.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91106 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91106 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 91106 is more affordable than Pasadena overall. At $2,732/mo, it's $207 below the Pasadena citywide median of $2,939/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,732/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91106's median household income ($90,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91106 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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