Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Glendale, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Glendale, CA rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $229 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat as the market cools from its peak two years ago.

  • Glendale runs 25.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 387 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Glendale rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. Houses command a median of $4,525/month, while apartments sit at $2,295/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    College Hills rents fell 80.0% year over year to $2,295/month across 24 rentals, with Brockmont down 77.6% and Glenoaks Canyon down 73.3%. These steep declines contrast with the citywide 5.6% drop, showing localized market shifts in Glendale, CA.

Median rent

Median rent in Glendale

$2,450/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glendale is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glendale

387

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $4,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Glendale run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,550

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,000

3%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

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$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,452
increased by26%

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

1009 - 1011 Western Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1009 - 1011 Western Ave.

1009 1009 - 1011 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$2,050

Apartment for rent

Indie Collection - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Indie Collection

1435 Stanley Ave, Glendale, CA 91206

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,065–$4,094

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Western, 1151-1153 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.4

Excellent

Western, 1151-1153

1151 Western Ave, Glendale, CA 91201

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Montrose, 3104 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9

Excellent

Montrose, 3104

3104 Montrose Ave, Glendale, CA 91214

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glendale?

Average rent prices in Glendale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glendale is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Glendale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Glendale are Mariposa ($2,000/mo), Pacific Edison ($2,050/mo), and Adams Hill ($2,147/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Glendale, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Glendale's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with 2-bedrooms seeing a steeper 10.2% drop compared to 1-bedrooms at 5.5%.

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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