Rent in South Pasadena, CA
Across South Pasadena's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,982 a month, with figures from $2,428–$3,580. The highest typical rent is in 91030 ($3,004) and the lowest in 91031 ($2,960). Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,214 | $1,954–$2,600 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,433 | $2,032–$2,900 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,982 | $2,428–$3,580 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,890 | $3,500–$4,540 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $4,245 | $3,500–$5,080 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
South Pasadena ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Pasadena, CA?
- About $2,982 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,428–$3,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South Pasadena, CA?
- About $2,433 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,032–$2,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South Pasadena, CA?
- About $3,890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$4,540. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South Pasadena, CA?
- About $2,214 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,954–$2,600. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South Pasadena, CA?
- About $4,245 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,080. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which South Pasadena ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 91030 has the highest typical rent at $3,004 a month, and 91031 the lowest at $2,960.
- What is the property tax rate in South Pasadena, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these South Pasadena rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).