1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Glendale, CO
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Glendale, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +9% higher than the citywide median of $1,537 and +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Glendale
Compare Glendale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 2 | Sterling | $790 |
| 3 | Montrose | $880 |
| 4 | Cortez | $910 |
| 5 | Clifton | $930 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $1,013 |
| 7 | Rifle | $1,060 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,110 |
| 9 | Manitou Springs | $1,110 |
| 10 | Greeley | $1,195 |
| 11 | Fruita | $1,230 |
| 12 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
| 13 | Vail | $1,231 |
| 14 | Granby | $1,240 |
| 15 | Evans | $1,260 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Colorado
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,370 |
| 2 | Morrison | $2,180 |
| 3 | Peyton | $2,130 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village | $2,110 |
| 5 | Commerce City | $2,110 |
| 6 | Superior | $2,100 |
| 7 | Lone Tree | $2,050 |
| 8 | Thornton | $2,048 |
| 9 | Castle Rock | $2,040 |
| 10 | Evergreen | $2,030 |
| 11 | Erie | $2,030 |
| 12 | Littleton | $2,025 |
| 13 | Parker | $2,010 |
| 14 | Broomfield | $2,010 |
| 15 | Monument | $1,990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1.9 mi | $1,874 | +$196 (+12%) |
| Englewood, CO | 5.4 mi | $1,389 | $-289 (-17%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 7.4 mi | $2,110 | +$432 (+26%) |
| Centennial, CO | 8 mi | $1,960 | +$282 (+17%) |
| Aurora, CO | 11 mi | $1,806 | +$128 (+8%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 11.6 mi | $2,370 | +$692 (+41%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,700 | +$22 (+1%) |
| Meridian, CO | 12.1 mi | $1,872 | +$194 (+12%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 12.2 mi | $2,050 | +$372 (+22%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 12.3 mi | $1,660 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Littleton, CO | 12.7 mi | $2,025 | +$347 (+21%) |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,660 | $-18 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Glendale — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Glendale?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Glendale, Colorado is $1,678 per month. This is +9% higher than the citywide median of $1,537.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Glendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,120 ($5,593/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale's 1-bedroom median of $1,678 is +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with 1-bedroom data, Glendale ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Glendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Englewood ($1,389), Federal Heights ($1,660), Wheat Ridge ($1,660).