City of Pasadena
Furnished rental management in Pasadena, fully legal.
Compliant furnished rental management in Pasadena (91101-91107). Mid-term housing for Caltech, JPL, Huntington researchers, and family relocations.
Pasadena STR ordinance
Pasadena requires a Short-Term Rental permit, primary-residence operator, and mandatory TOT registration. Non-hosted STRs are capped at 180 nights per year. 30-day-plus furnished stays are exempt from the STR ordinance entirely.
What we run for Pasadena owners: 30-day-minimum furnished stays for Caltech and JPL visiting researchers, Huntington Library scholars, and family relocations into the Pasadena Unified district.
Who rents in Pasadena
- Caltech and JPL visiting researchers on 3-12-month positions
- Huntington Library research fellows on academic residencies
- Family relocations targeting Pasadena Unified, Polytechnic, and Westridge schools
- Rose Parade and Rose Bowl event-week premium nightly stays where permits exist
The Pasadena furnished-rental market
Pasadena has the steadiest academic-and-research mid-term rental demand in LA. Caltech and JPL alone generate a year-round visiting-researcher pipeline that pays well above market for 3-to-12-month furnished housing within a 15-minute drive of campus. Furnished two-bedroom Craftsman bungalows in Bungalow Heaven lease at $5,500 to $8,500 per month; family homes near the schools at $9,000 to $16,000 per month; estate-class homes in Madison Heights and San Rafael at $15,000 to $30,000 per month.
Pasadena details
- ZIP codes
- 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107
- Recommended tier
- Standard (15% of managed revenue)
- Nearby landmarks
- Rose Bowl Stadium · Old Pasadena · Caltech · Huntington Library
Other areas we manage
For most Pasadena owners, the best fit is mid-term rental management. See every option on our services page.
Recommended reading for Pasadena owners
The 30-Day Minimum Rental Rule in Los Angeles, Explained
Why 31 nights is the line that matters in LA: at 31+ days a furnished rental is exempt from the Home-Sharing Ordinance, night caps, and TOT. A clear explainer.
Mid-Term Rental vs Short-Term Rental in LA: Which Makes More in 2026?
A side-by-side of STR and MTR economics in Los Angeles in 2026. Net income after the rules, vacancy, turnover, fees, and which path wins for most LA owners.
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