Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Glendale, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Glendale, CA rent slipped 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,375/month. Renters today are paying $366 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat as the market cools further from its 2024 peak.

  • Glendale runs 25.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 305 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Glendale sit around $1,599/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,985/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,398/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,400/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    College Hills rents fell 76.3% year over year to $2,250/month across 22 rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Glendale

$2,375/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glendale is $2,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glendale

305

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 9% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Glendale run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,653.

Listings

Studio

$1,599

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,985

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$4,397

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,400

8%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,397

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

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$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,385
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

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1009 - 1011 Western Ave.

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

1271 Boynton Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1271 Boynton Street

1271 Boynton St, Glendale, CA 91205

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Price drop

#541 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

#541

217 S Jackson St, Glendale, CA 91205

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$2,150

654 Patterson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fremont Park apartment for rent in Glendale

Charming 2-Bed Unit in Glendale!

654 Patterson Ave, Glendale, CA 91203

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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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 $2,375 per month as of September 12, 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 9% since last year.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glendale is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Glendale?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Glendale are Pacific Edison ($1,975/mo), Mariposa ($2,003/mo), and Citrus Grove ($2,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Glendale, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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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