Cheap Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ from $500 (125 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Solas Glendale
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$860 - $1,600
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Solas Glendale

8150 N 61st AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cabana Aldea
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$958 - $1,679
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Cabana Aldea

9910 W Montebello AveGlendale, AZ 85307
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Solmere Phoenix
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$959 - $2,711
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Solmere Phoenix

6060 W Royal Palm RdGlendale, AZ 85302
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Park at Westgate
$961 - $1,361
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$961 - $1,361
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Park at Westgate

6444 N 67th AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Verve
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$1,012 - $1,531
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Verve

5020 W Peoria AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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6049 W Laurie Ln

GlendaleAZ85302
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Vista Alegre
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Vista Alegre

6515 W Maryland AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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The Courtyards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyards

6500 W Olive AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Glendale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2026

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
Arrowhead$1,942$870309
Sun City Lakes Fe$3,250$955152
Westside$23,033$5951976

Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glendale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at 6738 N 55th Dr in the Cactus District neighborhood priced from $650. 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
6738 N 55th Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Rise ParksideS1 GoldStudio,1BA$670
Aspire West Phoenix2B01CStudio,1BA$679
Park Vista1x1AStudio,1BA$687
The Palms at Camelback WestStudioStudio,1BA$699
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$699
Augustine at Glendale418 StudioStudio,1BA$709
Park Villas1x11BR,1BA$728
Stillwater ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$776
Park Alta1x1A1BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, AZ

As of June 23, 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 Dunlap Condo Model at Phoenician Palms starting at $1,250 with a $1.26 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.
8566 W Cinnabar Ave85665BR,3BA$1.13
Phoenician PalmsDunlap Condo2BR,2BA$1.26
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Woodridge Manor2/12BR,1BA$1.23
Sierra WalkB12BR,2BA$1.10
Luna VillaB12BR,1BA$1.28
6738 N 55th Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.81
Las Casitas1/11BR,1BA$1.15
Park 671x11BR,1BA$1.30
Spectra WestA21BR,1BA$1.31

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

A Local Experts Guide to The 10 Best Neighborhoods Near Universities and Colleges in the Phoenix metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Phoenix apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glendale?

The cheapest apartment in Glendale is 6738 N 55th Dr which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $9,408.

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 438 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 $354 which is $9,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glendale.

Expert Rental Resources

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