Pasadena, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$41.6k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$196
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$81
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Pasadena market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Pool | +19% $7,906/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($241)
3 bedrooms ($182)
2 bedrooms ($132)
1 bedroom ($83)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Pasadena market averaged 2,415 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 10% from a year earlier and up 8% over two years.
An average Pasadena listing earns $43K/year. High-performing listings earn $76K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Pasadena home prices by size are 1-bedroom $582K, 2-bedroom $850K, 3-bedroom $1.1M, and 4+ bedroom $1.4M.
Average gross yield is 4%, reaching 6% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Pasadena is 44%, producing RevPAR of $86 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 6%. They average $94K/year in revenue against a $1.4M median purchase price.
Rules vary across Pasadena. Pasadena: Strict. Prohibited in residential zones except owner-occupied homestays (max 2 rooms). Requires business license, conditional use permit. Active enforcement with citations and fines. Los Angeles: Strict. Must be primary residence, 120-day annual cap for unhosted. Registration required, TOT collection. Active enforcement in most areas, though some hosts operate illegally. Glendale: Strict. Banned citywide except hosted homestays in primary residence. Business license required. Active enforcement with cease-and-desist orders and penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Pasadena Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+52%), Bbq (+42%), Washing Machine (+36%).
Average daily rate in Pasadena is $225, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Pasadena book an average of 27 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 32% higher than weekday occupancy.