Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Glendale, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Glendale, CA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,470/month. Renters today pay $125 less per month on average than last year despite a 2.1% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Glendale is 30.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, making it a pricier metro with 307 total rentals available for choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,555/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,707/month. Larger units reach $4,382/month for 3-bedrooms and $6,995/month for 4+ bedrooms, offering a wide range of options for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Glendale, CA, Greenbriar rents fell 59.8% year over year to $3,098/month, and Oakmont dropped 79.3% to $2,848/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 4.8% slip, showing significant local variation in the rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Glendale

$2,470/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glendale is $2,470 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $570 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glendale

307

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glendale rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Glendale, CA

Average rent prices in Glendale have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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, CA

Rent prices in Glendale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glendale is $2,262, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Glendale run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,555

2%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,707

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,382

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,995

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,707

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,382

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Glendale, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?

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

Glendale

Median rent price$2,470
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,460
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glendale, CA is equal to the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Glendale, CA

W Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Pacific-Edison apartment for rent in Glendale

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
bur322 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

bur322

322 Burchett St, Glendale, CA 91203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1121 E Palmer Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Adams Hill condo for rent in Glendale

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $50Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
lex122 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

lex122

1222 E Lexington Dr, Glendale, CA 91206

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Glendale, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Glendale rental market.

How much is rent in Glendale?

The average rent in Glendale is $2,470 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glendale?

Average rent prices in Glendale have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glendale is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Glendale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Glendale are Adams Hill ($1,960/mo), Woodbury ($1,972/mo), and Pacific Edison ($2,095/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Glendale, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Glendale, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition from other renters. March sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4.7% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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