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439 S Catalina Ave
$2,9502 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Jan 6, 2025

439 S Catalina Ave, Unit 101

439 S Catalina Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
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246 Alpine St
$4,6993 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

246 Alpine St, Unit #6

246 Alpine St
Pasadena, CA 91106
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1115 Cordova St
$2,2501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

1115 Cordova St

Pasadena, CA 91106
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2007 E Villa St
$2,7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

2007 E Villa St

Pasadena, CA 91107
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342 Pasadena Ave
$5,0002 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for RentAvailable Now

342 Pasadena Ave, Unit B

342 Pasadena Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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580 W Main St
$2,3002 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

580 W Main St, Unit 118

580 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
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Pasadena Overview

Sunny, charming Pasadena, preserving history and leading the future.Pasadena is an unforgettable little town of just 133,500 people, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The picturesque city of Pasadena with its backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains inspires visitors to make their home here. The Old Pasadena district draws visitors to this removed dining and shopping area of outer northern LA metro. It feels like a little get-away but close to the city. The classic Art Deco and Victorian architecture give Pasadena a special fresh, yet historically authentic, aesthetic. The world-famous Rose Bowl stadium on the west side of Pasadena hosts the highly-anticipated annual conference championship game and even occasionally the NFL Superbowl. Pasadena rentals are affordable. Major employment in the city is in finance, insurance, and business management, among others. Typical salaries range from about $43k to $78k and upward to about $100k. Pasadena offers everything there is to do in southern California, along with cozy living and a sense of departure from the glitz of other LA metro municipalities. With its ideal climate, enjoyable mix of urban and suburban qualities, rich culture, abundance of appealing restaurants, cafés, parks, adjacent natural wonderlands, and more, Pasadena is truly one of California’s best places to live.

What is the history of Pasadena?

From the scene of the old wild west to the home of Caltech, Pasadena is the place. The original inhabitants of the Pasadena area were the Tongva / Gabrielino tribes. The Spanish overtook the region in the late 1700s and pushed out the tribal people. Pasadena was established in 1874 as “Indiana Colony” and renamed the next year as Pasadena. Translated from the local native language, it means "crown of the valley." About a decade later the city was officially incorporated, and its new government banned saloons and the sale of alcohol. The Santa Fe Railway and new road construction connecting Pasadena to LA generated growth. The town became a thriving tourist destination and winter resort for the wealthy through the 1920s. CalTech was established in 1891, where top scientists work in ongoing collaboration with NASA. 

How is the weather in Pasadena?

If you’re looking for virtually perfect weather, yes, Pasadena has that. Pasadena summers are somewhat hotter and winters are cooler than in the coastal suburbs of nearby LA. The San Gabriel Mountains rising from the Angeles National Forest above Pasadena’s northern boundary cause air lifting from the valley to generate significantly more rainfall in Pasadena below than in nearby areas. In January, the average high in the San Gabriel Valley is about 68° and the average low is around 46°, with about 5 rain days. The July average high is about 90° and the average low is about 63° with no rain days. In August, the high is around 91° on average. Summer months are hot and dry, and winters are cool and wet. In the overview, throughout the average year, temperatures in Pasadena normally range from about 45°F to 88°F and do not usually exceed 97°F as the high or fall below 38°F. 

How do I get around town?

Pasadena may be the country’s most enjoyable city for getting where you want to go. Pasadena is beyond walkable — it inspires walking. It’s a lovely community, the weather is exceptional, and most of the streets are ideally walkable. So, why not just walk? For those more inclined to get around by motorized means, the town also offers convenient buses, shuttles, and light rail options throughout Pasadena and the greater north central LA County. Los Angeles Metro runs regional bus and rail services. Metro’s Micro ridesharing option serves Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Altadena, and points throughout the metropolitan area. Metro also offers vanpool transportation for riders with non-standard work hours.

What is the Pasadena commute like?

Wherever it is, you can get there efficiently from Pasadena, California. Pasadena is 11 miles from downtown LA, 22 miles from Beverly Hills, and 25 miles from Santa Monica Beach. The major east-to-west cross-town route through the heart of Pasadena is I210, which redirects downtown sharply north toward Altadena. At the turn is the junction with state highway CA-134, which continues west to Glendale, and southbound SR-110 goes to LA. Several airports serve Pasadena, including the Hollywood Burbank Airport and, of course, the Los Angeles International Airport. The LAX FlyAway airport shuttle bus provides affordable nonstop transfers between Union Station and LAX.

Why live in Pasadena, CA?

It’s hard to find a reason not to move to Pasadena. The world to the north of Pasadena is the Angeles National Forest, and beyond that is the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Along the city’s eastern boundary is the San Bernardino National Forest, and beyond that, Joshua Tree National Park and the open Mojave Desert all the way to Nevada and Arizona. The Pacific Ocean is less than a half-hour away. So, for serenity, go a few minutes north, east, or west to commune with nature. For the most sensational brands of dazzling activity, go a few minutes south to downtown LA, the epicenter of global fun. For work, it’s all south, unless you’re here to work in forestry, botany, geology, etc. For the world’s most advanced academics, stay right here in Pasadena. The globally-renowned Caltech is unsurpassed anywhere on earth for grand intellectual pursuits. If you want to work in LA, be encouraged that there is no end of possibilities for anything you want to try, including PR, tech, tourism, teaching, entertainment, management, service, administrative support, skilled blue-collar trades, and the list of job options for residents living in Pasadena rental homes goes on and on.

What Pasadena landmarks should I see?

Pasadena – Come for the weather, stay for the landmarks. In the small city of Pasadena, there are more than 1,000 approved historical properties. These and seemingly countless other popular sights make the area a veritable landmark preserve. Of course, there’s the Rose Bowl, built in 1922, the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena City Hall, Old Pasadena, Mount Lowe, the US Pacific Asia Museum of History, Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Colorado Boulevard, Colorado Street Bridge, the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, the Gamble House, the Bunny Museum, Heritage Square Museum, the Norton Simon Museum and sculpture garden, Forest Lawn Museum, Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn, the Castle Green, the Great Mausoleum, Huntington Library, the Botanical Gardens, the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, St. Andrew Church, the Millard House, Cobb Estate, Ambassador Mansions and Gardens, the Queen Anne Cottage & Coach Barn, The Fenyes Mansion, Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, and a vast array of other outdoor natural and man-made attractions.

What is there to do around Pasadena?

Pasadena is the perfect destination for endless family fun in sunny southern California. By all accounts, Pasadena is exceedingly charming. Part of its appeal is an immersive world of attractions in which visitors find themselves in and around the town as well as LA County, the Mojave Desert, and greater southern California. There are the Lakers’ games at Staples Center, Old Pasadena, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the spectacular Huntington Library and Gardens, and the Griffith Observatory. Don’t miss the Pasadena Museum of History, countless historical landmarks, the enormous collection at the Norton Simon Museum, many other metro-area museums and galleries, and Bubble World, of course. Drive up into the San Gabriel Mountains, or turn west to the ocean front and your choice of gorgeous beaches about 20 minutes away. Look anywhere nearby for outdoor sports and recreational activities. Check out Eaton Canyon and the countless other mountain and desert adventure excursions. Spend plenty of time in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, between neighboring Glendale and the Pacific. It offers Malibu beaches, hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, volleyball, and much more. Oh, of course, add a food tour of Pasadena to experience the overabundance of superb cuisine of all kinds. 

Where is the best place to move in Pasadena?

Pasadena is a renter’s paradise, with all kinds of housing in all kinds of great neighborhoods. Pasadena, California is one of the country’s most welcoming and advantageous locations for renters. Good neighborhoods for Pasadena rental homes are everywhere in the municipality. There are plenty of affordable and appealing neighborhoods with character and modern amenities. For example, Casa Grande is a popular neighborhood offering good schools, beautiful parks and a recreation center. La Pintoresca, in central Pasadena, offers affordable apartments and a generally lower cost of living than other Pasadena neighborhoods. Garfield Height, also affordable, offers handy access to Burbank and downtown LA. The Colorado Boulevard and Old Town Pasadena neighborhoods both feature modern buildings with higher rents. Orange Grove, adjacent to Old Town, features condos and a cost of living that is above the national average and more similar to LA. One protective cost benefit for Pasadena renters is that the annual rate of rent increase is legally capped at 2.75%.

Pasadena, CA
Population: 141,371

Ranked #188

in US Census Population by City

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There are currently 3198 Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $10,000. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pasadena ranging from $1,450 to $17,500.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pasadena ranges from $1,450 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,011.

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