Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Glendale
Glendale, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,173
Population
257,237
Renter Mix
45% Rent
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
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,916
Average: $83,467
Education
49,607
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
126,185
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glendale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Glendale, AZ is $906 for a studio, $1,177 for one bedroom, $1,470 for two bedrooms, and $1,914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has decreased by -5.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,177/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$2,418/month
1,775 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,315/month
948 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,771/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glendale, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
932 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
685 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
241 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
932 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,821 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades K-8
481 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
732 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,821 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,151 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,905 Students
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
536 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,727 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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Property Management Companies in Glendale, AZ
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CAM Properties
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Avenue5 Residential
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RPM
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653
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.