HARLEN

PASADENA

Historic architecture, museums, and tree-lined boulevards

2BR Rent Range

$3,198 – $4,382/mo

Median: $3,761 · 223 comps

Available

17 listings

Walkability

Somewhat Walkable

Best For

Families, Culture lovers

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RENT PRICES IN PASADENA

Type
Low
Median
High
Studio
$1,899
$2,326
$2,768
1 Bed
$2,288
$2,644
$3,037
2 BedPOPULAR
$3,198
$3,761
$4,382
3 Bed
$4,214
$5,029
$6,227

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LIVING IN PASADENA

Pasadena is its own city in every sense — it has a genuine downtown (Old Town), world-class institutions (Caltech, JPL, Norton Simon Museum, the Huntington), and a civic identity separate from LA. Colorado Blvd is the Rose Parade route but also a real commercial corridor with restaurants, shops, and theaters. The Gold Line makes it easy to reach DTLA without fighting the 110. The architecture — Craftsman bungalows, Art Deco, mid-century modern — is some of the best-preserved in Southern California.

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FamiliesCulture loversProfessionals

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the average rent in Pasadena?
Average rent ranges from $1,700 for a studio to $3,000 for a 2-bedroom. Old Town and South Pasadena-adjacent areas are pricier.
Is Pasadena a good place to live?
Excellent — it consistently ranks among the best cities in LA County. Great dining, culture, transit, and a genuine sense of community.
Does Pasadena have good transit?
The Gold Line (L Line) connects to DTLA in about 30 minutes. Local bus service is decent. Old Town is very walkable.
What is there to do in Pasadena?
Old Town dining and shopping, Norton Simon Museum, The Huntington Library and Gardens, Rose Bowl Flea Market (monthly), Caltech campus, and hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.
How far is Pasadena from Downtown LA?
About 10 miles northeast. The Gold Line takes 30 minutes; driving ranges from 20-45 minutes depending on traffic.

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From $2,750/mo

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