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property at 6201 W Olive Ave

6201 W Olive Ave

GlendaleAZ85302

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property at 8344 N 67th Ave

8344 N 67th Ave

GlendaleAZ85302

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5740 N 59th Ave

GlendaleAZ85301

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Glendale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Glendale, AZ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Glendale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sun City Lakes Fe$3,250$990189
Arrowhead$7,845$870360
Westside$21,525$6632026

Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glendale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza West in the North Phoenix neighborhood priced from $680. Park Alta in the North Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $712. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza West3420 W Rose Lane1BR,1BA$680
Park Alta1x1A1BR,1BA$712
Park Vista1x1B1BR,1BA$732
Madera at MetroStudioStudio,1BA$749
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$779
Spectra WestA11BR,1BA$793
Rise ParksideS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$795
The Palms at Camelback WestStudioStudio,1BA$799
Augustine at GlendaleSTUDIOStudio,1BA$799
Glen Brae ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glendale area is the $0.91 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Hayden Farms Townhomes in the in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Glendale apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Portola on Bell starting at $1,799 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hayden Farms TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.91
Portola on Bell3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Vue Park WestSage B2BR,2BA$1.28
Villas on Bell2x2 - 10652BR,2BA$1.27
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Park Villas2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.09
Palm Crest at Station 402x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.09
Park at 55th2x2A2BR,2BA$1.25
Luna VillaB12BR,1BA$1.12
Park Alta1x1A1BR,1BA$1.14

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Glendale Overview

Glendale, AZ is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, sports fans, and people who love the sun. People looking for apartments in Glendale have the option of living in a more walkable area such as downtown, or getting outside the city center center and enjoying space for pets or play.

Why live in Glendale, AZ?

Whether they are looking for an apartment in a small building or prefer the amenities offered by larger complexes, people find it easy to locate the right space in Glendale. Sports fans enjoy themselves year-round at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, which houses not just college sports but also the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. The Gila River Arena in Glendale is home to the NHL's Arizona Coyotes and hosts major concerts year-round. The Vee Quiva Casino is only a short drive away and there are several golf courses in the area. Glendale Heroes Regional Park and the Foothills Center have trails ranging from short hikes to longer walks that make you forget you are so close to an urban center.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Glendale, AZ

Ranked #6

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Glendale, AZ

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glendale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glendale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glendale is under $805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glendale?

The cheapest apartment in Glendale is Plaza West which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $10,873.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glendale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 105 regular apartments in Glendale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Glendale?

Cheap apartments in Glendale have an average cost of $316 which is $10,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glendale.

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