103 Apartments for rent in Glendale Heights, IL
📍Although it was mostly farmland before it became a town in 1959, Glendale Heights has grown into a village of approximately 34,000 people. Brimming with diversity, you can expect to meet people who speak more languages than you've ever heard of, including Polish, Urdo, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese at home.
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Vacancy rates and rental costs vary widely between neighborhoods, but prices can climb substantially in prized neighborhoods. As always, you'll need excellent references, good credit and proof of employment to get the best deals.
For the most part, all of the major areas of Glendale Heights are quiet and neighborly--don't expect any late night house parties to start popping up. Regardless, they all have their own distinct character:
Bloomingdale Road/East Altgeld Avenue: It'll be tough to find an apartment here; most homes are older, large houses that are owner-occupied. However, if you're a fan of the opera, museums and other fine arts, you'll fit right in with the local crowd.
North Avenue/Linden Lane: This area is a favorite of local college students, who can walk to class as necessary. Rent can be pricy, considering the average cost of a home in the area, but the overall convenience may be worth it.
North Glen Ellyn: North Glen Ellyn may be the most expensive neighborhood in Glendale Heights, but there's still a mix of older homes as well as one-bedroom apartments. If you're looking for an all bills paid apartment, this is a good place to look thanks to guest homes and garage apartment conversions.
Schmale Road/Wall Street: Approximately one-third of the people who call this neighborhood home identify as having Asian ancestry.
Swift: If you're looking for inexpensive rent in an ethnically diverse neighborhood, Swift is the perfect choice. A higher-than-average vacancy rate also means you'll have lots of apartment rentals and apartment complexes to consider.
Swift/Dickens Road: Are you a clumsy hiker? This neighborhood encompasses the Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital and the East Branch Forest Reserve, so you'll be covered without leaving the area.
Village Center: If you're looking for a walkable neighborhood, Village Center is your best bet. Small row houses and vintage one-bedroom apartments also give this neighborhood a lot of charm.
West Fullerton Avenue/Fullerton Avenue: You'll find plenty of older homes that were built before Glendale Heights was an independent town.
Considering a move to Glendale Heights? Before you pack your bags, know the village quirks. Most people own cars and have an average workday commute of 30 minutes. Like to play sports? Glendale Heights has adult summer softball and winter basketball. There's soccer, swimming and football teams for kids, too. Better break out the Capri Sun and orange slices.
Still intrigued? Then make your move. Glendale Heights may be a village, but it has the diversity and community services of a much larger town.
August 2020 Glendale Heights Rent Report
Welcome to the August 2020 Glendale Heights Rent Report. Glendale Heights rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Glendale Heights rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
August 2020 Glendale Heights Rent Report
Welcome to the August 2020 Glendale Heights Rent Report. Glendale Heights rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Glendale Heights rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
Glendale Heights rents declined slightly over the past month
Glendale Heights rents have declined 0.2% over the past month, but are up slightly by 1.4% in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Glendale Heights stand at $1,150 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,353 for a two-bedroom. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent decreases after an increase in May. Glendale Heights' year-over-year rent growth leads the state average of -0.1%, as well as the national average of 0.2%.
Rents falling across the Chicago Metro
While rents prices have increased in Glendale Heights over the past year, the rest of the metro is seeing the opposite trend. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the Chicago metro, 6 of them have seen prices fall. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.
- Naperville has the most expensive rents in the Chicago metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,771; the city has also seen rent growth of 0.3% over the past month, the fastest in the metro.
- Over the past year, Arlington Heights has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with a decline of 2.7%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $1,457, while one-bedrooms go for $1,238.
- Gary has the least expensive rents in the Chicago metro, with a two-bedroom median of $927; rents fell 1.1% over the past year but remained flat month-over-month.
Glendale Heights rents more affordable than many large cities nationwide
As rents have increased slightly in Glendale Heights, other large cities nationwide have seen rents grow more quickly. Glendale Heights is still more affordable than most large cities across the country.
- Although rents across cities in Illinois have been slightly on the rise, the state's growth as a whole has held steady over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 1.7% in Springfield and 1.0% in Rockford.
- Glendale Heights' median two-bedroom rent of $1,353 is above the national average of $1,193. Nationwide, rents have held steady over the past year.
- While Glendale Heights' rents rose slightly over the past year, some cities nationwide saw increases as well, including Columbus (+0.9%) and Detroit (+0.5%).
- Renters will find more reasonable prices in Glendale Heights than most large cities. For example, San Francisco has a median 2BR rent of $3,001, which is more than twice the price in Glendale Heights.
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