Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Glendale, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Glendale, AZ rent slipped 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,772/month. Renters today are paying $144 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in December 2024.

  • Glendale sits 8.0% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 437 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Glendale run around $920/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,075/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,471/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,478/month. Houses command a median of $2,150/month, while apartments sit at $1,259/month, reflecting the dominance of houses in the rental inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Secluded Acres And Estates rents fell 50.1% year over year to $1,995/month across 19 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 1.6%, marking a significant localized cooldown in Glendale's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Glendale

$1,771/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glendale is $1,771 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $153 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glendale

437

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glendale rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Glendale, AZ

Average rent prices in Glendale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Glendale, AZ

Rent prices in Glendale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glendale is $1,259, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Glendale run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$920

2%

47%

1 bedroom

$1,075

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,471

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,477

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,471

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,477

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Glendale, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Glendale, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Glendale and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Glendale

Median rent price$1,771
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,405
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glendale, AZ is 26% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in Glendale, AZ

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

7018 N 68TH DR

7018 N 68th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85303

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

6637 N 58th Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Glendale

6637 N 58th Dr #6, Glendale, AZ 85301

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 13

6745 N 53rd Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Heart of Glendale house for rent in Glendale

House for rent

Available May 11

Park at 55th - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Park at 55th

5190 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$753–$1,505

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Glendale, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Glendale rental market.

How much is rent in Glendale?

The average rent in Glendale is $1,771 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glendale?

Average rent prices in Glendale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glendale is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $153 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Glendale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Glendale are Downtown Glendale ($1,197/mo), O'neil Ranch ($1,199/mo), and Manistee Ranch ($1,279/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Glendale, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Glendale?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Glendale average around $1,070/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,380/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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