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ZIP 85305

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 18,043·Maricopa County·121st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,620/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$345
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ZIP 85305 · $1,620
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,188
1 BR
$1,286
2 BR
$1,497
3 BR
$1,996
4 BR+
$2,213
Research median
$1,497/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
$19,440/yr
At $1,620/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85305 (Glendale, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,043
Median income
$88,167
Median age
32
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
21.4%
34.1%
23.8%
Under 1821.4%
18–3434.1%
35–5423.8%
55–6411%
65+9.8%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.9%
14.8%
44.4%
White38.9%
Black14.8%
Hispanic44.4%
Asian6.4%
Education (25+)
26.2%
35.8%
27.5%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85305 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,250 → $88,167
down 3.4%
Population
14,485 → 18,043
up 24.6%
Renter share
37.1% → 49.5%
+12.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 27.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
32.5 → 32
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $91,250 to $88,167 across the same window, down 3.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,485 to 18,043 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.6% change. About 49.5% of households rent today, against 37.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.5% to 27.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85305 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,620/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,286/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,497/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($88,167/yr), ZIP 85305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85305 (Glendale, AZ) is $1,620. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85305's median rent of $1,620/mo is $345 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85305 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85305 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #121 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,620/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,620/mo in ZIP 85305. The local median household income is $88,167/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85305?

Rent in ZIP 85305 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85305 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,620/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($88,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of ZIP 85305 households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85305 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85305 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 85305 is pricier than Glendale as a whole. At $1,620/mo, it's $96 above the Glendale citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,620/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85305's median household income ($88,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85305 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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