Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Glendale, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Glendale rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Glendale, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Glendale, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Glendale, AZ?
Median rent in Glendale is $1,524 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 18.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Glendale?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Glendale's current median rent is $1,524/mo, which leaves a $894/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Glendale?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 32.8 hours a month to cover Glendale's median rent of $1,524.
Where is rent cheaper than Glendale for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Paradise Valley ($1,522/mo), Sierra Vista ($1,522/mo), El Mirage ($1,520/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.