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Glendale, WI

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Savor endless possibilities on the cusp of Milwaukee

Suburban Riverside Scenic Historic Affordable Welcoming Diverse

Situated eight miles north of Downtown Milwaukee, Glendale is a vibrant suburb filled with recreational possibilities. Glendale is convenient to numerous parks, including Lincoln Park, Kletzsch Park, and Brown Deer Park, which are all connected by Milwaukee County’s Oak Leaf Bicycle Trail network.

The Milwaukee River flows through Glendale, providing ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Glendale is accessible to several lakefront beaches at Doctors Park, Klode Park, and Atwater Park as well.

Glendale is home to excellent public schools and just a short drive away from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Bayshore Town Center offers residents an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to choose from while the many attractions of Downtown Milwaukee are within minutes of Glendale. Convenience to I-43 and Route 57 makes getting around from Glendale easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Glendale, WI is $1,239 for a studio, $1,502 for one bedroom, $1,877 for two bedrooms, and $2,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glendale has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,502/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$1,893/month
865 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,799/month
1,002 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Glendale, WI

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

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

Glen Hills Middle

Public

Grades 4-8

486 Students

5
out of 10

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

476 Students

3
out of 10

Glen Hills Middle

Public

Grades 4-8

486 Students

5
out of 10

Nicolet High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,089 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kletzsch Park
  • Lincoln Park - Glendale
  • Havenwoods State Forest
  • Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.