ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85303

Part of Glendale, AZ

Pop. 33,663·Maricopa County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,590/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.8%

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

-$342

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 85303 · $1,590

More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85303 is 3.3% below its high of $1,644 in June 2024, at $1,590 as of August 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85303 changed -0.8% over the year to August 2026. Across the 170 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,650) is $2,016 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,800); a 3-bedroom is $2,400.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85301, 2 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,166/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85303. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,080/yr

At $1,590/mo median

Location

CityGlendale

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -1.1% 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

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,531 → $1,590

up 3.9%

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

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 85303 in Glendale, AZ has climbed by $59 per month, settling near $1,590 after starting the period at $1,531. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85303 in Glendale, AZ now reports about $80,650, up from $64,168 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 21.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85303 in Glendale, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 85303 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($80,650/yr), ZIP 85303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 85303. The local median household income is $80,650/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85303?

Rent in ZIP 85303 has fallen 0.8% over the past year as of August 2026. It sits 3.3% below its high of $1,644 in June 2024.

How does ZIP 85303 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85303 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #122 of 182 at $1,590/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 85303 changed -0.8%, against a typical +1.4% across the 170 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.