Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Glendale, AZ
Glendale sits in the West with a population of 252,000 growing rapidly at 1.2% annually. The median home costs $350,000 while rents average $1,480/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 3.36%. Cash flow investing here requires creative strategies like BRRRR or value-add approaches.
Glendale works best for experienced investors with a clear strategy — Section 8, student housing, or deep value-add rehabs. The 3.36% cap rate at median prices is tight, so success depends on buying below market, forcing appreciation through renovation, or accessing above-market rent streams through niche tenant bases.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $350,000 median — around $280,000 or less. At this price point with $1,480/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 4.6%. Factor in 0.64% property taxes ($2,240/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 5.5% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $2,149.
Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific Glendale property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with Glendale data). Compare Glendale against similar markets in the West region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.