ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85308

Part of Glendale, AZ
Pop. 65,095·Maricopa County·96th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,707/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$225
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 85308 · $1,707
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,140/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 85308 usually run 0.9% below trend in January and 1.2% above it in August, about $36 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85308 is 2.1% below its high of $1,744 in June 2022, at $1,707 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85308 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85308 rose 42.4% while median household income rose 20.6% ($78,948 to $95,247). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85308 is 32.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($95,247) is $2,381 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,140); a 3-bedroom is $2,850.

Rank in Glendale

6th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Glendale.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85053, 4 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,277/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85308. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$20,484/yr
At $1,707/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85308 (Glendale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,095
Median income
$95,247
Median age
41.7
Renters
29.2%
Age distribution
19.2%
22.9%
24.1%
15.7%
18.1%
Under 1819.2%
18–3422.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6415.7%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
74.6%
14%
White74.6%
Black2.2%
Hispanic14%
Asian5.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
22.1%
34.3%
38.6%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+38.6%
Housing tenure
70.8%
29.2%
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85308 in Glendale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,452 → $1,707
up 17.6%
Income
$84,727 → $95,247
up 12.4%
Population
63,827 → 65,095
up 2.0%
Renter share
27.4% → 29.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 38.6%
+1.9 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85308 in Glendale, AZ has shifted from $1,452 to $1,707, up 17.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $84,727 to $95,247 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85308 in Glendale, AZ adding about 1,268 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.4% to 29.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85308 in Glendale, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85308 covers Glendale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,707/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($95,247/yr), ZIP 85308 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85308?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,707/mo in ZIP 85308. The local median household income is $95,247/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85308?

Rent in ZIP 85308 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.1% below its high of $1,744 in June 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85308?

Asking rents in ZIP 85308 are usually lowest in January, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $36 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85308?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85308 rose 42.4% while median household income rose 20.6%, from $78,948 to $95,247. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85308 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85308 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #96 of 183 at $1,707/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85308 changed +1.9%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 85308 compare to the rest of Glendale?

At $1,707/mo, ZIP 85308 is $196 above the Glendale citywide median of $1,511/mo. It is the 6th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Glendale.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,707/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85308's median household income ($95,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85308 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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