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Glendale, AZ

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Endless world-class attractions where the city meets the desert

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Welcome to Glendale, Arizona, a welcoming city in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Located just nine miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, this community offers diverse rental options from contemporary apartments near the Westgate Entertainment District to historic properties in the Catlin Court Historic District. Current rental trends show one-bedroom units averaging $1,238, with rates decreasing 3.7% over the past year.

The city's centerpiece attractions include State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals NFL team, and Desert Diamond Arena, which hosts major concerts and events throughout the year. The Westgate Entertainment District serves as a destination for shopping and dining. History enthusiasts can explore two preserved historic properties: Sahuaro Ranch Park, featuring a 19th-century ranch house and beautiful rose garden, and Manistee Ranch, showcasing territorial-style architecture. The area's educational institutions include the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and Glendale Community College.

Glendale's rich history dates to 1891, when founder William John Murphy collaborated with Burgess Hadsell to establish what began as a temperance colony. Today, the community spirit lives on through events like the annual Glendale Glitters festival, which illuminates the historic downtown with 1.6 million lights each winter.

Explore the City

The nearby Coconino National Forest covers nearly 1.9 million acres

Downtown Phoenix is about nine miles from Glendale

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Glendale, AZ is $935 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,467 for two bedrooms, and $1,931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,190/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$2,404/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,391/month
914 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,766/month
1,189 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sierra Verde Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

898 Students

Copper Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

738 Students

Legend Springs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

666 Students

Desert Sage Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

621 Students

Highland Lakes School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,069 Students

Sierra Verde Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

898 Students

Mountain Ridge High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,771 Students

Ironwood High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,922 Students

Highland Lakes School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,069 Students

Discovery School

Public

Grades K-8

629 Students

Mountain Ridge High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,771 Students

Apollo High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,198 Students

Ironwood High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,922 Students

Independence High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,040 Students

Raymond S. Kellis High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,817 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wildlife World Zoo
  • Challenger Space Center
  • Friendship Park
  • Acoma Park
  • El Oso Park

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.