Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Glendale, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Glendale, CA rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,495/month. Renters today are paying $540 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,750/month in August 2024.

  • Glendale runs 28.6% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 314 rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Glendale rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,750/month. Apartments make up 83% of rentals, renting at a median of $2,295/month, while houses rent for $4,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Glendale

$2,495/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glendale is $2,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $555 more per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glendale

314

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% 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 $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Glendale run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,995

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$4,300

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$6,750

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

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$2,495
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glendale, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Glendale, CA

#161 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

#161

1515 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$2,200

Apartment for rent

126 E Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mariposa apartment for rent in Glendale

126 E Garfield Ave, Glendale, CA 91205

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1009 - 1011 Western Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1009 - 1011 Western Ave.

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

Chestnut, 635 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Chestnut, 635

635 E Chestnut St, Glendale, CA 91205

2 beds

1 bath

$2,075

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 $2,495 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glendale?

Average rent prices in Glendale have decreased by 2% 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 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Glendale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Glendale are Mariposa ($2,100/mo), Citrus Grove ($2,145/mo), and Adams Hill ($2,195/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Glendale, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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 $2,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,800/month, both down from last year with one-bedrooms falling 5.4% and two-bedrooms dropping 5.7% year over year.

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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