Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ - 296 Rentals available

Welcome to Glendale!

Historic, beautiful, and centrally located, “Arizona's Antique Capital” is just nine miles from Phoenix, the sixth-largest city in the US. Home to college football's annual Fiesta Bowl, Glendale is 10 times smaller than Phoenix, though it's plenty big in its own right.

Glendale's a little on the steamy side, with average June and July temperatures of around 100°F and about 294 sunny days per year. The city doesn't get much rain either – only about 9 inches per year, to be precise.

The dry weather makes for numerous excuses to visit Glendale’s many parks, which helped earn the city a spot as the 55^th best city in the U.S. for parks from the Trust for Public Land. It’s also the 30^th best city in the nation for recreation, according to WalletHub.

All of those recreation options, combined with its weather, quality of health care, and affordable housing, makes Glendale one of the top places in the country to retire. And it's within 30 miles of Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe, which couldn't be more convenient.

If you're wondering what kind of budget you need to live in Glendale, we've got you covered.

The cost of living in Glendale, Arizona is on par with other cities of its size, with a 98 on the cost-of-living index.

For example, dinner for two at a mid-range local restaurant will cost around $45. If you're in the mood for a cappuccino or domestic beer after your meal, you can expect to pay roughly $5 and $4.25 respectively.

Basic utilities – which includes water, electricity, and trash disposal – for a 915 square-foot apartment in Glendale average about $175 per month, which is a bit higher than the national average of $147.

Traffic in the Phoenix area can be a pain, but you can avoid it – and save a little money in the process – with the city's public transportation system. The Valley Metro provides rides for $2 and all-day passes for $4. Reduced fares are also available for kids and seniors.

What are the advantages of living in Glendale?

There's its location, for one. Glendale is located right next to several large cities, and that means it's also close to tons of great attractions. There's plenty of outdoor activities, pro sports teams, restaurants, and whatever else you could want.

Of course, Glendale isn't all sunshine and rainbows. The city is vulnerable to monsoons from June to September, and also suffers from “very unhealthy” levels of air pollution.

There are so many fun things to do in Glendale, like visiting the Westgate Entertainment District for starters. This outdoor shopping and entertainment destination features interactive water fountains for the kids, a 20-screen movie theater, and the Gila River Arena, where you can watch the Arizona Coyotes NHL team take the ice.

Just next door is the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals pro football team.

To cool off on a hot day, take a family trip over to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix water park, where the whole gang can enjoy giant water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and more. Or maybe the adults can sneak away for a visit to the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino and Resort.

If you're a chocolate lover, you'll be happy to hear about the annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire that's held downtown every February.

Whether you're on a budget or just want to take a stroll, Glendale has plenty of free parks to check out. There's Sahuaro Ranch, one of the locations on the National Registry of Historical Places. It's home to everything from historical buildings to barnyard animals.

Murphy Park features an amphitheater and more than two acres of land for family fun. And then there's Thunderbird Park, where you'll find 1,100 acres of trails, wildlife viewing areas, picnic facilities, and horseback riding. 

If you're searching for a little culture, catching a play performed by the Brelby Theatre Company is a great place to start. Then there's the West Valley Symphony, which performs at indoor and outdoor events throughout the year.

Speaking of live music, Murphy Park has an outdoor stage that's a great place to enjoy everything from symphonies to rock bands.

Another can't-miss is the Xeriscape Botanical Garden at the Glendale Main Library, where you can take in the beauty of the various native flowers and plants. Museums in Glendale include the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum, the Glendale Police Museum, and the 1897 Manistee Ranch.

Top employers in Glendale include Banner Health System, Arrowhead Hospital, and Humana Healthcare, meaning it’s a great place to live for healthcare workers. Honeywell Aerospace and Conair Corporation Headquarters are in Glendale as well, providing employment opportunities in technology and manufacturing.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) has an Operations Center in Glendale, and the Luke U.S. Air Force Base is located here too.

Those looking for a higher education can find it at Thunderbird School of Global Management, which is part of Arizona State University. Or there's Midwestern University, which offers graduate programs in medicine. Last but not least, there's Glendale Community College, if you're just looking for a two-year degree.

Because the city is so large, Glendale has several school districts. The Glendale Union High School District is one of the best, with several schools – Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, Washington, and Moon Valley – ranking among the top high schools in Arizona.

Ready to relocate? Before you start packing, let's take a second to review the tenant laws in Glendale.

Renters rights in Glendale follow the state laws of Arizona. One of these laws requires landlords to provide basic essential utilities – including air conditioning.

If a landlord fails to do so, they can be held in breach of contract, and the tenant has the option to arrange for repairs themselves and deduct the costs from their rent. Or tenants can rent a hotel room until the problem is fixed, and the landlord will be responsible for the hotel bill.

When moving in, your landlord can only charge the equivalent of a month-and-a-half’s rent as a security deposit. And when you move out, the landlord must return the deposit within 14 days, unless there was damage to the property.