Studio Apartment Rent in Glendale, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glendale, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,511 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glendale
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Glendale
Compare Glendale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale (this page) | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, AZ | 6.4 mi | $1,780 | +$691 (+63%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 6.5 mi | $1,320 | +$231 (+21%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 7.1 mi | $1,490 | +$401 (+37%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 8.1 mi | $1,480 | +$391 (+36%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 9.5 mi | $1,131 | +$42 (+4%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 11.4 mi | $1,650 | +$561 (+52%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 11.7 mi | $1,690 | +$601 (+55%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 13.2 mi | $1,450 | +$361 (+33%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 13.6 mi | $1,808 | +$719 (+66%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 14.5 mi | $1,950 | +$861 (+79%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,223 | +$134 (+12%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,604 | +$515 (+47%) |
Studio rent in Glendale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glendale?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glendale, Arizona is $1,089 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,511.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,560 ($3,630/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale's studio median of $1,089 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Glendale ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glendale?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Glendale.