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Average Rent in Glendale, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Glendale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,217/mo
▲ +10.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,595/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
62
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Glendale, CA
37 listed units across 5 buildings in Glendale, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $214/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altana | Unit 5 | $3,894 | $2,679 | $1,215 |
| The Adeline | Unit 31, S1 | $3,429 | $2,389 | $1,040 |
| The Adeline | Unit 16, A3L | $3,915 | $3,170 | $745 |
| The Adeline | Unit 16, A4L | $4,240 | $3,653 | $587 |
| The Adeline | Unit 11, A2L | $4,228 | $3,643 | $585 |
| The Adeline | Unit 17, A6 | $3,953 | $3,422 | $531 |
| The Adeline | Unit 22, B1 | $4,219 | $3,741 | $478 |
| The Adeline | Unit 27, B1 | $4,444 | $4,066 | $378 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Glendale, CA
Compare average rent across Glendale, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard | $3,293 | ▲ $261 | $1,595 | 5 | 46 |
| Verdugo Viejo | $3,179 | ▲ $626 | $2,585 | 1 | 11 |
| Somerset | $2,600 | ▼ $180 | $2,175 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Glendale, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Glendale, CA is $3,217 per month across 7 apartment communities and 62 available units. Rents have increased $332 (10.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Glendale Property Management - GPM starting at $1,595/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,266/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,841/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,923/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,703/mo.
Prices range from $1,595 to $5,044 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Glendale, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,201 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $3,119 | -$82 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $3,362 | +$243 | 7 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Glendale, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Glendale, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Property Management - GPM | $1,595/mo | $1,865/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Eleve Apartments | $2,175/mo | $2,600/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| The Adeline | $2,563/mo | $3,400/mo | 33 | 4.6 |
| Avalon Glendale | $2,585/mo | $3,179/mo | 11 | 4.7 |
| Altana | $2,679/mo | $3,102/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| Vestalia | $4,703/mo | $4,703/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Onyx Glendale | $4,708/mo | $4,876/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Glendale, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$129,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,217/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,595/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Glendale, CA is $84,262 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Glendale, CA
Overall prices in Glendale, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Glendale, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,217 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,561/mo |
Population
192,270
Median household income
$84,262
Census median rent
$2,095/mo
Rent as % of income
39.5%
Median age
41.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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