City Report · CO

Glendale

Pop. 69·59th most expensive in Colorado·Glendale rents are up 8.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,537/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
+11.6%
vs US Median
-$428
Rising (Monthly)
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Glendale · $1,537
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
9% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,537/mo, rent takes about 9% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$199,063/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Glendale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,426
1 BR
$1,678
2 BR
$2,074
3 BR
$3,294
Research median
$2,074/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,444/yr
At $1,537/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +11.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glendale, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69
Median income
$199,063
Median age
39.4
Age distribution
46.4%
34.8%
18.8%
Under 1846.4%
35–5434.8%
55–6418.8%
Gender
56.5%
43.5%
Male56.5%
Female43.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
47.8%
White91.3%
Hispanic47.8%
Education (25+)
100%
Bachelor's+100%
Housing tenure
100%
Owner100%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glendale, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,205 → $1,537
up 27.6%
Income
$-666,666,666 → $199,063
down 100.0%
Population
86 → 69
down 19.8%
Renter share
21.8% → 0%
-21.8 pts
Bachelor's+
82.1% → 100%
+17.9 pts
Median age
57.5 → 39.4
-18.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Glendale, CO has climbed from $1,205 to $1,537, a 27.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in Glendale, CO now reports about $199,063, up from $-666,666,666 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 19.8% since 2021, moving from about 86 residents to roughly 69. Renters now make up 0% of households, compared with 21.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 100% of adults here, versus 82.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Glendale, CO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Glendale rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Glendale is $1,537/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,426/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,074/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,678/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,294/mo.

At 9% of local median household income ($199,063/yr), Glendale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glendale an affordable city for renters?

Glendale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,537/mo, rent takes approximately 9% of the local median household income ($199,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glendale falls comfortably within that range.

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 $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,537/mo in Glendale. The local median household income is $199,063/yr, meaning the typical Glendale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glendale?

Rent in Glendale has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Glendale rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Glendale is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #59 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,537/mo.

How does Glendale rent compare to the national average?

Glendale's median rent of $1,537/mo is $428 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #59 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
9%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,537/mo, rent takes ~9% of Glendale's median household income ($199,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.4%
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