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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Glendale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

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$2,249$999265
Arrowhead$11,590$850336
Westside$21,525$6591662

Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glendale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Aspire West Phoenix in the Maryvale neighborhood priced from $666. Villages at Metro Center in the North Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire West PhoenixStudioStudio,1BA$666
Villages at Metro CenterStudioStudio,1BA$755
Ardella on 67thOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$756
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$779
Northern Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$789
Rise ParksideS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$795
Madera at MetroStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Square on Indian School1ST MONTH FREE!!Studio,1BA$799
Villa ToscanaStudio PlatinumStudio,1BA$799
The Residences at Camelback WestStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glendale area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Hayden Farms Townhomes in the in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Glendale apartment is the 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Canopy at The Trails Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Yucca District 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$0.94
Canopy at The Trails Townhomes3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Craig Byrdone bed room1BR,1BA$0.71
Park Villas2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Remington RanchB32BR,2BA$1.35
Villa de Cortez2B2BR,2BA$1.30
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
TamarronA11BR,1BA$1.37
Fountain PalmsParlor1BR,1.5BA$1.41
Park at 55th1x1A1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 #5

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glendale?

The cheapest apartment in Glendale is Ardella on 67th which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $11,788.

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 67 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 $384 which is $11,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glendale.

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