Area Information

Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. Located on the western border of Phoenix in the Valley of the Sun, Glendale is the fifth-largest city in Arizona.

Glendale features a number of distinct neighborhoods. The city recognizes six neighborhood districts: Cholla, Sahuaro, Barrel, Cactus, Ocotillo and Yucca. Each is composed of smaller communities and subdivisions. In Ocotillo, the historic downtown includes two neighborhoods; charming bungalows-turned-stores populate Catlin Court, while red-brick Main Street-style buildings line the streets of Old Towne. The walkable downtown area maintains the city's reputation as 'Arizona's antique capital,' but also offers more than 90 unique specialty shops. If you're looking to rent an apartment close to the action, Yucca is home to Glendale's Sports and Entertainment District. This area includes the State Farm Stadium, a Super Bowl site and the home field for the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals. Next to the stadium, the Gila River Arena, which is home to the National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes, anchors the Westgate Entertainment District. Westgate offers world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as condos and office space. Attractions there include a 60,000-gallon water show and massive electronic signs that earned its plaza the nickname 'Times Square of the West.' Luke Air Force Base, the largest Air Force Training Base in the world,sits 7 miles west of downtown.

Commuters in Glendale use Interstate 10, which runs east/west;, Interstate 17, which runs north/south; and U.S. Route 60. The city is conveniently located just 9 miles from Phoenix, and 20 miles west of Scottsdale. For business and pleasure travel, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 14 miles away; the Glendale Municipal Airport, 7 miles west of downtown, handles general aviation flights.

Renting in Glendale, AZ

Apartments for rent in Glendale are in high demand, even though rental rates tend to run higher than the county and state averages.

Glendale Attractions

Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area: With 13 original buildings and a breathtaking rose garden, this park preserves one of the oldest and most magnificent homesteads in the Valley of the Sun.
Cerreta Candy Company: Tour a family-owned chocolate factory and sample their treats.
Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix: Arizona's biggest water park has more than 30 attractions.
Xeriscape Botanical Garden: This award-winning garden contains over 1,000 trees, shrubs and cacti and offers educational amenities.

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