A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

College Hill listings average 10 miles from campus or ~70 min by transit.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in College Hill. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $1,543/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,100/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

College Hill scores 87/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

College Hill is a short transit or bike ride to Pasadena City. Transit convenience near Pasadena, CA scores about 87/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 84% of residents near College Hill rent rather than own. Roughly 69% undergrad vs 31% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Pasadena City College, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

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