Cheap Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ from $400 (163 Rentals)

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Glen Brae Apartments
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$795 - $1,795
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Glen Brae Apartments

4949 W Northern AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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Solmere Phoenix
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$846 - $3,214
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Solmere Phoenix

6060 W Royal Palm RdGlendale, AZ 85302
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Park at Westgate
$870 - $1,190
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Park at Westgate

6444 N 67th AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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Solas Glendale
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$964 - $1,983
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Solas Glendale

8150 N 61st AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Paseo 51
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$1,012 - $1,697
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Paseo 51

5215 W Peoria AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Verve
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$1,021 - $1,679
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Verve

5020 W Peoria AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Hidden Village
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$1,050 - $1,200
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Hidden Village

8605 N 59th AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Meadow Glen
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$1,103 - $2,489
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Meadow Glen

4201 W Union Hills DrGlendale, AZ 85308
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Zone Luxe Apartments
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$1,125 - $2,894
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Zone Luxe Apartments

9450 W Cabela DrGlendale, AZ 85305
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Cabana Aldea
$1,149 - $1,679
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Cabana Aldea

9910 W Montebello AveGlendale, AZ 85307
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Glendale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

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$900140
Arrowhead$12,549$870260
Westside$25,604$6751723

Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glendale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Desert Meadows in the North Phoenix neighborhood priced from $476. Rise Parkside in the North Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$476
Rise ParksideS1 GoldStudio,1BA$670
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$699
Libertad Glendale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
Bingham BlocksS1Studio,1BA$745
Augustine at Glendale450 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Summers Point ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$782
Park at 55th1x1A1BR,1BA$785
Stillwater ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$790
Resort on 35thmove in special!!! first month rent free(o.a.c)Studio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale area is the $1.13 price per square foot 8566 Model at 8566 W Cinnabar Ave in the in the The Preserve at Cibola Vista neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Glendale apartment is the Ivy B Model at Vue Park West starting at $1,539 with a $1.26 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.
8566 W Cinnabar Ave85665BR,3BA$1.13
Vue Park WestIvy B2BR,2BA$1.26
Villa Bella2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Phoenician PalmsDunlap Condo2BR,2BA$1.26
Park Villas2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.30
Sun Creek Apartments2x2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.26
Libertad Glendale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
47 Place Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Las Casitas1/11BR,1BA$1.15
Park at Westgate1x1A1BR,1BA$1.30

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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.

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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 Desert Meadows which is listed at $476, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $13,801.

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 412 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 $347 which is $13,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glendale.

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