1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Glendale, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Glendale, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,671 and +31% below 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 Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 1.6 mi | $1,186 | +$222 (+23%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 4.5 mi | $1,033 | +$69 (+7%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 4.6 mi | $1,124 | +$160 (+17%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 8.3 mi | $1,165 | +$201 (+21%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 11.3 mi | $890 | $-74 (-8%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 12 mi | $1,043 | +$79 (+8%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 12.9 mi | $960 | $-4 (0%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 13.5 mi | $1,280 | +$316 (+33%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 14.3 mi | $1,590 | +$626 (+65%) |
| Grafton, WI | 14.4 mi | $1,040 | +$76 (+8%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.9 mi | $1,230 | +$266 (+28%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 15.4 mi | $1,010 | +$46 (+5%) |
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, Wisconsin is $964 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,671.
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 $38,560 ($3,213/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.54/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 $964 is +31% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Glendale ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Glendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Saint Francis ($890), Cudahy ($960).