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Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
322 Google reviews, 4.8★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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301 N Lake Ave Ste 600 #3005, Pasadena, CA 91101
Designation Property Management is a Pasadena-area company managing single-family homes, small multi-unit buildings and apartments in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and La Canada.
In their words: “Regularly visiting every home we manage helps us curtail problems.”
Review summary: Tenants and owners consistently describe very fast, responsive and well-organized management.
1055 E Colorado Blvd Ste 500, Pasadena, CA 91106
Signature Property Management is a Pasadena company managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, multi-family and commercial property across Los Angeles County, and it also helps clients buy, sell and finance property.
In their words: “If your tenant doesn’t stay for at least 9 months, we’ll find a replacement at no cost to you.”
Review summary: Tenants often mention well-kept properties, attentive, responsive managers and a smooth move-in.
758 E Colorado Blvd Suite 209, Pasadena, CA 91101
Real Property Management East San Gabriel Valley is a Pasadena office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes, plexes and apartment buildings in Pasadena, Alhambra, Arcadia, Glendale, Burbank and Glendora.
In their words: “Real Property Management East San Gabriel Valley is not a real estate brokerage with a side-business in property management.”
Review summary: Renters often describe a knowledgeable, responsive leasing agent and a smooth application process.
3579 E Foothill Blvd #110, Pasadena, CA 91107
Golden Bear Property Management was established in 2019 and works from Pasadena, operating largely remotely to handle tenant placement, maintenance and day-to-day management for rental owners.
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention responsive, professional service and quick handling of maintenance.
Serves the Pasadena area · no public office address, so no map pin
Arroyo Property Management serves the Pasadena area, focusing on small properties such as condos, single-family homes and apartment buildings under 16 units across the San Gabriel Valley.
In their words: “We specialize in small properties, including individual condos, single-family homes and apartment complexes with fewer than 25 units.”
Review summary: Owners and vendors often describe a professional manager who finds good tenants and keeps owners informed.
199 S Los Robles Ave Suite#130, Pasadena, CA 91101
ProActive Property Management is a Pasadena company that manages rental property across the San Gabriel Valley, including Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Altadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Eagle Rock and Highland Park.
680 E Colorado Blvd Suite 180, Pasadena, CA 91101
Marshall Reddick Real Estate is a national residential real estate firm with an office in Pasadena that manages single-family homes, multi-family and commercial properties, and also offers brokerage and private lending.
Review summary: Owners often mention helpful, proactive agents who lease properties quickly and communicate well.
117 E Colorado Blvd Suite 600, Pasadena, CA 91105
Flying Tigers Property Management is a Pasadena company managing long-term residential rentals, including apartments, condos and houses, in the San Gabriel Valley.
In their words: “Whether you own one property or hundreds, learn today how our management experts can get you more from your residential real estate investments.”
Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates is a Pasadena firm, founded in 1967, that develops and manages HUD-subsidized affordable housing for seniors, with 16 buildings and about 2000 residents across Southern California.
In their words: “As an Affordable Housing Property Management Firm, FGA does not own any of the buildings we manage.”
Helix Real Estate Management is a Pasadena company with 10+ years of experience that mainly manages multifamily apartment buildings and retail centers in Los Angeles and Orange counties and the Inland Empire.
In their words: “As property owners ourselves, we experienced firsthand the frustration of dealing with management companies that lacked transparency, urgency, and basic care.”
Cornerstone R-E Management is a small family-owned Pasadena company that has managed apartments, condos, HOAs and commercial properties in the Los Angeles area since 1976.
In their words: “Cornerstone Properties has been managing properties in the Los Angeles area since 1976.”
Review summary: Owners and HOA boards often describe responsive, thorough and well-organized managers.
Beven & Brock Property Management is a Pasadena company in business since 1979 that manages condominium and homeowner associations and leases and manages apartment rentals.
In their words: “Beven & Brock Property Management Company, Inc. is the largest full-service property management company operating in the San Gabriel Valley.”
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Rents in Pasadena are $204 above the Los Angeles County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$41 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Pasadena's typical asking rent is $204 (7.3%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Pasadena is number 22 of 68 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Altadena, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, La Puente, Maywood, Palos Verdes Estates, San Fernando, Signal Hill, Topanga, View Park-Windsor Hills, Walnut. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, July and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | $3,010 | +1.4% | 12 |
| Altadena | $3,814 | 0 | |
| South Pasadena | $2,649 | +2.8% | 3 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | $5,394 | 3 | |
| San Gabriel | $2,706 | +3.0% | 1 |
| Alhambra | $2,645 | +0.1% | 5 |
| Temple City | $3,298 | −0.8% | 2 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 12 property management companies in Pasadena, Los Angeles County. We matched a current California real estate license for 6 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Temple City and Glendale, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Pasadena is $3,010 (September 2026); +1.4% over the past year and +21.9% over five years. About 57.5% of homes in Pasadena are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 12 property management companies in Pasadena, CA: 11 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 6 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Pasadena was $3,010 a month in September 2026, +1.4% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, July and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.