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Glendale, CA

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Welcome to LA's favorite suburb.

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With 30.6 square miles and nearly 195,000 residents to its name, Glendale is the third-largest city in Los Angeles County. This area was originally home to Indigenous residents called the Tongva, which translates to People of the Earth. Today, Tongva Peak in the Verdugo Mountains above Glendale is dedicated to their history and impact they had on the land.

Although it is a more expensive place to settle down, Glendale is a coveted residential area for those looking to live in Southern California. This suburb is home to several nationally recognized company headquarters, such as IHOP, the Walt Disney Company, and DreamWorks Animation, and offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Residents love the suburban atmosphere just ten minutes outside of Downtown LA, and locals say that Glendale has an active social life with stores, coffee shops, and bars to visit during the day or evening. Potential renters should be prepared to pay the price – apartment rent comes in at close to $3,000/month, while renting a home can cost over $5,000. However, for renters who decide to make the move, the area’s opportunities are worth the cost.

Explore the City

Glendale's sunny skyline

A sunset over the city

Downtown

DreamWorks Studio

Americana at Brand during the holiday season

Glendale's popular shopping center

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Glendale, CA is $2,059 for a studio, $2,054 for one bedroom, $2,601 for two bedrooms, and $3,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,054/month
588 Sq Ft
House
$5,852/month
1,650 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,683/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,301/month
1,077 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Verdugo Woodlands Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

623 Students

8
out of 10

Horace Mann Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

8
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

594 Students

8
out of 10

John C. Fremont Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

589 Students

8
out of 10

Mark Keppel Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

918 Students

7
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,069 Students

7
out of 10

Theodore Roosevelt Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

799 Students

7
out of 10

Eleanor J. Toll Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,106 Students

6
out of 10

College View School

Public

Grades K-12

143 Students

Rating Unavailable

Herbert Hoover High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,430 Students

8
out of 10

Glendale High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,978 Students

6
out of 10

College View School

Public

Grades K-12

143 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Descanso Gardens
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • La Tuna Canyon Park
  • Los Angeles Zoo
  • Kidspace Children's Museum

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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Living in Glendale

Transportation

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Most residents commute via car - an easy thing to do, since there are four freeways running through the city: CA-2 going south along the east border of Glendale, CA-134 going west between San Fernando Valley and LA and then morphing into the CA-101 heading north, I-210 going southeast through north Glendale to Pasadena and beyond, I-5 running southeast on the west side of Glendale all the way down to the Mexican border.

Two thirds of Glendale's workers commute outside of the city, one third work in the city. Mean commute time is half an hour, due more to traffic than to distance. Taking public transportation helps cut down on the frustration of driving crowded streets. Metro buses take you throughout the San Fernando Valley and down into Los Angeles. From the Glendale Transportation Center you can take the Greyhound Bus or choose between three train lines, including Amtrack and Metro link.

Cost

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Renters living in Glendale pay an average of $2,907/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Los Angeles city average of $2,781. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Glendale can expect to pay around $5,042/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $1.1 million compared to the city average of $901,291.

Shopping

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Glendale is home to a wealth of popular establishments, such as Nike stores, Starbucks, FedEx and UPS outlets, as well as over 7,000 restaurants. Glendale’s best shopping attraction is perhaps Brand Boulevard, a commercial strip that houses several retail centers including the high-end Americana at Brand. The Galleria Shopping Mall is another popular location that opened in 1976 and has since been revamped into an attractive outdoor mall with hundreds of trendy shops.

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