Living Here
Renting in Pasadena
Rental housing types across the city, from mixed-use downtown to older duplexes.
What this covers
- Downtown mixed-use apartments
- Historic duplexes and fourplexes
- Tenant resources and city rules
A note on numbers
We publish specific figures — costs, rates, enrollment, tax percentages — only when they can be attributed to a current, citable source. Where a number would be a guess, this guide describes the structure instead and points you to the official body that maintains the data.
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More on living in Pasadena
Moving to Pasadena
Orientation to the city's geography, districts and the practical steps of relocating.
Cost of Living
How housing, transportation and everyday costs are structured in Pasadena. Figures are published only when sourced.
Schools
An overview of the public, charter and independent school landscape, with links to official sources.
Getting Around
Metro A Line, buses, freeways and the parts of the city that work on foot.
Utilities
Pasadena Water and Power is a municipal utility, which changes how service setup works here.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and specialty care in and around the city.
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