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Property Managers in Pasadena, CA

Compare top property management companies in Pasadena, CA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Arrow Management Company
Wayne R Hartigan
Pasadena, CA
Unverified
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Dolan & Knight Property Management
Mark Dolan
Pasadena, CA
Unverified
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Rental market in Pasadena: above-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Pasadena run about 65% above the national average, a clear premium over the national norm. The numbers also show Census rent up about 33.8% over five years, renters in 54.1% of homes, and a population of 9,808,667, down 2.7% over five years. The typical home is valued near $834,200, and the median household earns about $90,112 a year, with renters spending a median 34.1% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+68% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+65% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+59% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+33.8% Rent trend, 5-yr
34.1% Rent-to-income

People & households

54.1% Renter-occupied
9,808,667 Population
-2.7% Population, 5-yr
$90,112 Median household income

Housing stock

6.4% Vacancy rate
$834,200 Median home value
1965 Median year built
53.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

5.4% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +68% 3-bed +65% 4-bed +59%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 54.1% Owners 45.9%

Professional property management in Pasadena typically covers pricing, listings, tenant screening, rent collection, and repairs. About 53.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 6.4%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 5.4% as of August 2026. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.

All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Pasadena compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +68%, three-bedroom +65%, four-bedroom +59%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Pasadena?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 33.8%.

Is Pasadena a good market for rental property?

Rents here have risen in recent years, which can favor owners who buy at the right price. Renters make up 54.1% of households and vacancy sits near 6.4%. Three-bedroom rents run about 65% above the national average, and rents rose about 33.8% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Pasadena?

Renters make up 54.1% of the housing, and the population of 9,808,667 declined 2.7% over five years. Vacancy runs near 6.4%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).