2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Glendale, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Glendale, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,671 and +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $976 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Weston | $1,050 |
| 11 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 12 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 13 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 15 | Tomah | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 5 | Glendale (this page) | $1,592 |
| 6 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 8 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 13 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,470 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,460 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 1.6 mi | $1,426 | $-166 (-10%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 4.5 mi | $1,229 | $-363 (-23%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 4.6 mi | $1,229 | $-363 (-23%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 8.3 mi | $1,390 | $-202 (-13%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 11.3 mi | $1,060 | $-532 (-33%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 12 mi | $1,217 | $-375 (-24%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,140 | $-452 (-28%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 13.5 mi | $1,520 | $-72 (-5%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 14.3 mi | $1,890 | +$298 (+19%) |
| Grafton, WI | 14.4 mi | $1,240 | $-352 (-22%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.9 mi | $1,470 | $-122 (-8%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 15.4 mi | $1,200 | $-392 (-25%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Glendale — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Glendale?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Glendale, Wisconsin is $1,592 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,671.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Glendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,680 ($5,307/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale's 2-bedroom median of $1,592 is +4% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Glendale ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Glendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Whitefish Bay ($1,426), Milwaukee ($1,229), Brown Deer ($1,229).