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Glendale

Pop. 190,748·206th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,732/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$767
Falling (Monthly)
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Glendale · $2,732
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 10% below what Glendale's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,732/mo
Expected by trend
$3,020/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,099
1 BR
$2,356
2 BR
$2,971
3 BR
$3,775
4 BR+
$4,184
Research median
$2,971/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,784/yr
At $2,732/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glendale, CA is majority renter-occupied, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
190,748
Median income
$88,393
Median age
41.4
Renters
64.8%
Age distribution
18.4%
22.2%
27.2%
13.2%
19%
Under 1818.4%
18–3422.2%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.2%
65+19%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
18.1%
12.9%
White65.1%
Black1.5%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian12.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
19.9%
22.4%
47.2%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
35.2%
64.8%
Owner35.2%
Renter64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Glendale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,218 → $2,732
up 23.2%
Income
$74,488 → $88,393
up 18.7%
Population
196,512 → 190,748
down 2.9%
Renter share
66.2% → 64.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 47.2%
+4.2 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Glendale, CA has climbed by $514 per month, settling near $2,732 after starting the period at $2,218. Household income in the area moved from $74,488 to $88,393 across the same window, up 18.7% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 196,512 to 190,748 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43% to 47.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Glendale, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Glendale rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Glendale. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Glendale, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Glendale is $2,732/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,099/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,971/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,356/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,775/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($88,393/yr), Glendale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glendale an affordable city for renters?

Glendale is considered moderate for renters. At $2,732/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($88,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glendale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Glendale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,732/mo in Glendale. The local median household income is $88,393/yr, meaning the typical Glendale household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glendale?

Rent in Glendale has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Glendale neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Glendale are 91205 ($2,332/mo), 91206 ($2,404/mo), and 91201 ($2,546/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Glendale is $2,732/mo.

How does Glendale rent compare to other cities in California?

Glendale is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #206 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,732/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glendale?

South Pasadena is nearby and more affordable at $2,565/mo, which is $167 less than Glendale.

What percentage of Glendale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.8% of Glendale households are renters, while 35.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Glendale has a strong rental market.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Glendale's median rent of $2,732/mo is $767 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #206 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,732/mo, rent takes ~37% of Glendale's median household income ($88,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glendale 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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