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What Is the Average Rent in South Pasadena city, California?

$2,284/month 3%vs 2023 ($2,218)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in South Pasadena city, California is $2,284/month (±$52), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $1,640,000 (±$110,148), and the median household income is $127,175/year. The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County, California was 5.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for South Pasadena city, California

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,284
Median Home Value$1,640,000
Median Household Income$127,175
Total Housing Units10,220
Renter-Occupied Units5,723
Renter-Occupied Share56%
Households Paying 50%+ Income992 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)5.2%

How does South Pasadena city, California compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in California.

Higher rent than 75% of cities in California · 293th of 1145

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Priciest: Saratoga city($3,501)
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ZIP codes in South Pasadena city

2 ZIP codes overlap South Pasadena city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Pasadena city, California?

The median gross rent in South Pasadena city, California is $2,284/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Pasadena city, California?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in South Pasadena city, California is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in South Pasadena city, California?

The median home value in South Pasadena city, California is $1,640,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in South Pasadena city are rent-burdened?

In South Pasadena city, California, 992 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in South Pasadena city, California?

The median household income in South Pasadena city, California is $127,175/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,284 has a margin of error of ±$52. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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