Apartments for Rent in Glendale, NY (6,413 Rentals)
Glendale, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glendale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Glendale Studio Apartments | $2,556 | $1,600 | $7,250 |
Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $800 | $5,400 |
Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $2,200 | $8,010 |
Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $1,200 | $5,800 |
Glendale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $1,080 | $4,800 |
Glendale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $1,170 | $6,799 |
Glendale 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,194 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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Glendale Overview
Glendale, NY is in Queens County. Nestled in New York City, it’s an upper-middle-class neighborhood with a population of just under 40,000 residents. There are many things to do and ways to stay connected on a local, regional, and national level. Apartments in the area are nice with lots of amenities that cater to its residents. You’ll find historic architecture and very modern buildings in this residential area. The city is mixed with a diverse urban and suburban culture with many young professionals. Glendale has a lot of parks and is well-known for its variety of restaurants and eateries and is known to be a safe environment.
What is the history of Glendale?
Glendale has been around since the early 19th century, when it was called Fresh Ponds. The school system is top-rated and has many landmarks within this historic district. George C. Shott was given Fresh Ponds as a debt repayment in 1860. He renamed it Glendale after his hometown in Ohio. Nine years later, a real estate agent bought property in the area and called it Glendale too. He took things a step further by laying out streets and dividing the property into 469 lots.
How is the weather in Glendale?
Not unlike much of New York City, the weather in Glendale, NY varies according to the season. The summers are humid, warm, and wet, while the winters are cold, windy, and snowy. Most of the year it’s partly cloudy. It’s always best to be prepared during the summer months with an umbrella, but for the most part, July and August can get really hot.
How do I get around town?
When trying to get around the city or go to nearby locations, depending on where you live, a car would be a good idea. Queens is huge, so it’s a lot of ground to cover. There are public transportation options available, including the Fresh Pond Road Subway Station, the MTA Halsey Street Subway Station, LIRR Forest Hills Station, The R Train, adjoining stations, and buses. There are also cabs, Lyft, and Uber. The nearest major airport to Glendale, NY is LaGuardia Airport which has international and domestic flights. John F. Kennedy International Airport is also within proximity.
What is the Glendale commute like?
In Queens County, the major highways include I-87. There is also I-90, which is the longest. There are many other connectors, including I-81 that will take you to Pennsylvania. I-95 crosses New Jersey into New York and to Connecticut.
What are the local media outlets?
There are several media outlets to get information from and stay connected to local and national news. Popular radio stations in Glendale include WCWP, WBGP, WRHU, and WFDU. Major news stations include4 ABC7 news, WPIX, and Glendale’s Fox 5. Newspapers include the Brooklyn Star, Queens Chronicle, and Glendale Register.
Why live in Glendale, NY?
It's a diverse place close to everything! Glendale is in the heart of New York City, which is also close to neighboring states. New York is bound to the west and north by Lake Erie, Ontario, and Lake Ontario; to the east by Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; the southeast by New Jersey; and Pennsylvania is to the South. This makes it easy to live in New York and work somewhere else, and it expands the landmarks and things to do.
What Glendale landmarks should I see?
Attractions and things to do in the area include Knockerball NYC, Machpelah Cemetery, Finback Brewery, Forest Park, Funtopia USA, and more. The Queens Botanical Garden, New York Hall of Science, and Socrates Sculpture Park are major attractions. There are a variety of universities in and around the area, including Queens College – CUNY, York College, St. John’s University, Fordham University, and Columbia University.
What is there to do around Glendale?
One of the coolest things about living in Glendale, NY is its proximity to all the major attractions. It’s about an hour away from Broadway and everything going on in Times Square or Rockefeller Center. Depending on where you are in Queens, a hop on the train could be even shorter. Many residents of Glendale go shopping on Fifth Avenue, go to events at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, go on a water tour and see the Statue of Liberty, and more. If you want to stay local, there’s shopping, lots of food places, and a movie theater nearby. Atlas Mall is very popular.
Any annual festivals or Glendale events to know?
Glendale also has notable festivals in and around the city like the Lobsterfest NYC, Annual Queens County Fair, Halloween Harvest Festival, Lunar New Year Parade, Poseidon’s Parade, Astoria Alive Street Festival, and more. There are also huge festivals throughout the year in neighboring cities, and during the holidays, Manhattan is bustling with parades, festivals, ice skating, and more.
Where are the nearby vacation spots?
With so many places near New York, there are plenty of vacation opportunities. Take a trip to Buffalo, NY where Darien Lake is, Seabreeze Park near Lake Ontario, a quick trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey; Coney Island; Six Flags near Lake George; Niagara Falls; Santa’s Workshop Amusement Park in the Adirondacks; a visit to Yale in Connecticut; cranberry farms in Boston; visit Cape Cod and more. With the proximity of so many states near the area, there is always something to do and see.
Where is the best place to move in Glendale?
Popular areas to live in Glendale, NY are Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Middle Village, and Ridgewood. You’ll find great apartments in a great area that is urban and has lots of fun while feeling like a suburban town. With the subway and other methods of transportation available that can get you to where you want to go, you can’t go wrong living in Glendale, NY.
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Getting Around Glendale, NY
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale
How much are Studio apartments in Glendale?
There are currently 404 Studio Apartments in Glendale with rent ranges from $1,600 to $7,250 with an average price of $2,556.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Glendale Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Glendale ranges from $800 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,393.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Glendale cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Glendale range from $2,200 to $8,010. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,048.
How expensive are Glendale Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 637 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Glendale on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $5,800 - averaging $3,380 for the location.
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