Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Glendale
Glendale, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,106
Population
182,096
Renter Mix
65% Rent
Welcome to LA's favorite suburb.
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Between the Verdugo Mountains and Los Angeles, Glendale combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience. The city offers various housing options, from apartments in downtown near the Americana at Brand to established residential areas like Adams Hill and Verdugo Woodlands. Current rental prices range from $2,045 for studios to $4,344 for four-bedroom units, with annual increases between 1.9% and 3%. Brand Park offers hiking trails and houses the Brand Library, while the historic Alex Theatre continues its tradition of entertainment and cultural programming.
Glendale's location provides easy access to major employment centers, including DreamWorks Animation and Walt Disney Imagineering. The Glendale Galleria and Americana at Brand serve as premier shopping destinations, while the city's dining scene features numerous restaurants specializing in Armenian and international cuisine. Residents appreciate the city's parks system, public services, and transportation options. The former Grand Central Air Terminal, an important piece of aviation history where Charles Lindbergh departed for the first commercial west-to-east transcontinental flight, now serves as a business center.
Explore the City
Glendale's sunny skyline
A sunset over the city
Downtown
DreamWorks Studio
Americana at Brand during the holiday season
Glendale's popular shopping center
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,129
Average: $106,657
Education
68,234
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
90,193
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glendale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
65%
Non-Renters
35%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Glendale, CA is $2,039 for a studio, $2,109 for one bedroom, $2,674 for two bedrooms, and $3,441 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,109/month
590 Sq Ft
House
$5,019/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,176/month
879 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,619/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glendale, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
955 Students
Public
Grades K-5
676 Students
Public
Grades K-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-5
486 Students
Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,182 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
842 Students
Public
Grades K-12
118 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,066 Students
Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
118 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Descanso Gardens
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- La Tuna Canyon Park
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Kidspace Children's Museum
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
Top Apartments in Glendale
Houses for Rent in Glendale
Property Management Companies in Glendale, CA
Bur-Cal Management Corp.
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19
Communities
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866
Units
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4
Cities
10 Communities in Glendale
Greystar
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3,499
Communities
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962,359
Units
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891
Cities
9 Communities in Glendale
David N. Schultz Incorporated
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15
Communities
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394
Units
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10
Cities
6 Communities in Glendale
Winstar Properties
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40
Communities
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1,706
Units
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9
Cities
6 Communities in Glendale
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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160
Communities
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32,005
Units
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84
Cities
4 Communities in Glendale
Moss & Company
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144
Communities
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9,875
Units
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37
Cities
4 Communities in Glendale
Living in Glendale
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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.