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ZIP 85303

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 33,663·Maricopa County·77th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,819/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$146
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85303 · $1,819
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$1,800/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,828/yr
At $1,819/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85303 (Glendale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,663
Median income
$80,650
Median age
31
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
28%
26.5%
25.6%
Under 1828%
18–3426.5%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.4%
65+8.5%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
31.3%
63.4%
White31.3%
Black7.5%
Hispanic63.4%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
20.3%
34.6%
30.6%
14.4%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85303 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,168 → $80,650
up 25.7%
Population
34,617 → 33,663
down 2.8%
Renter share
41.3% → 37.1%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.2% → 14.4%
+1.2 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85303 in Glendale, AZ now reports about $80,650, up from $64,168 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,617 to 33,663 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 37.1% of households rent today, against 41.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85303 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,819/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($80,650/yr), ZIP 85303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85303 (Glendale, AZ) is $1,819. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85303's median rent of $1,819/mo is $146 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85303 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85303 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #77 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,819/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,819/mo in ZIP 85303. The local median household income is $80,650/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85303?

Rent in ZIP 85303 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85303 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,819/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($80,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85303 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 85303 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85303 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85303 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 85303 is pricier than Glendale as a whole. At $1,819/mo, it's $295 above the Glendale citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,819/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 85303's median household income ($80,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85303 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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