Apartments for Rent in Altadena, CA

Prices and availability in Altadena, CA were last updated on 24 May 2026.

The best apartments in Altadena, CA are: The Foothills at Eaton Canyon and Pine.

The average rent in Altadena, CA is $2,147.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Altadena, CA is between $1,999 and $2,785.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Altadena, CA is between $1,999 and $2,785.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Altadena, CA is between $1,999 and $2,785.

In Altadena, 23% of the residents are renting compared to 77% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 1% of Altadena's rentals, 39% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 60% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Altadena are about 53 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Altadena come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 24% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 58% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 14% of all rentals in Altadena. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.