Student Housing in Glendale
Glendale offers an ideal college-town environment where students thrive in a vibrant, welcoming community. With multiple universities nearby—including Glendale Community College, Arizona Christian University, and specialized schools like Miller-Motte College—the area buzzes with academic energy and student camaraderie. Fifteen housing options cater specifically to student needs, providing affordable and convenient alternatives to on-campus living.
The neighborhood delivers everything students crave: trendy cafes, diverse dining spots, and lively entertainment venues perfect for unwinding after classes. The accessible transit system makes commuting seamless, whether you're heading to campus or exploring the city's growing downtown scene. Shopping centers and recreational spaces nearby keep life convenient and fun.
What truly sets Glendale apart is how its student-friendly infrastructure creates a genuine sense of belonging. You're never far from peers facing the same challenges and celebrating the same victories. Modern housing complexes offer amenities designed for student life—study spaces, fitness centers, and community areas that foster friendships. Living in Glendale means finding your people, your place, and your path forward in a city that genuinely welcomes students.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Glendale, AZ
- Properties
- 15 listed
- Total Beds
- 0
What to Know About Glendale
Key highlights for students considering Glendale
15 student housing options conveniently located near campus
Home to 5 colleges including Arizona Christian University
Affordable Arizona living with lower housing costs than Phoenix
Easy access via public transit and major road networks
Diverse dining options throughout Glendale neighborhoods
Student Life in Glendale
Student Life in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale offers an affordable, welcoming environment for students attending Glendale Community College, Arizona Christian University, and several specialized institutions like Miller-Motte College's Automotive Institute and Pima Medical Institute. The city's central location near Phoenix provides access to diverse educational opportunities without the overwhelming costs of urban living.
The area boasts 15 student housing options, making it easy to find affordable accommodation. Popular neighborhoods near the universities feature student-friendly amenities, including grocery stores, coffee shops, and recreational facilities. These areas offer a vibrant community atmosphere while maintaining reasonable rental prices compared to other Arizona college towns.
Part-time employment opportunities are abundant, with retail, food service, and automotive sector jobs readily available. Many employers appreciate the student schedule flexibility. Arizona Christian University students particularly benefit from campus employment opportunities.
Glendale's social scene thrives around the Westgate Entertainment District, featuring restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues perfect for weekend hangouts. The Glendale Arizona Sports and Entertainment District hosts concerts and events throughout the year, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Cost of living remains significantly lower than Phoenix proper, making Glendale an economical choice. Rent, groceries, and transportation expenses are reasonable for college budgets.
The city celebrates unique local culture through events like the Glendale Glitter & Glow holiday celebration and farmers' markets. The diverse community welcomes students with open arms, fostering a genuine sense of belonging that extends beyond campus boundaries.
Student Housing in Glendale
Celeste On Glendale
Celeste On Glendale is an apartment community located in Glendale, AZ, offering units with full kitchens, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and in-unit washer dryer. The community features air conditioning, covered parking, a pool, hot tub, clubhouse, picnic area, business center, guest parking, laundry facilities, cable TV, and on-site management.
Artisan Park
Artisan Park is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, along with living spaces featuring carpet or hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and air conditioning. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, high-speed internet, cable TV, and outdoor spaces with balcony patios and BBQ grills.
Glen Brae Apartments
Glen Brae Apartments is an apartment community located in Glendale, AZ, offering amenities including a fitness center, full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, high-speed internet, and cable TV. The community features air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans, balcony patios with BBQ grills, laundry facilities, and breakfast bars in select units.
Aspire Thunderbird
Aspire Thunderbird is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering units with air conditioning, heating, balcony patios, and in-unit amenities including dishwashers, garbage disposals, granite countertops, hardwood floors, breakfast bars, ceiling fans, and freezers. Community amenities include a fitness center, community lounge, dog park, BBQ grill, and high-speed internet access.
Country Creek Apartments
Country Creek Apartments is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering units with full kitchens featuring granite countertops, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fans, balcony patios, hardwood floors, controlled access, a community lounge, courtyard area, dog park, and BBQ grill.
Paseo Park Apartments
Paseo Park Apartments is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, along with air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, hot tub, and high-speed internet, plus individual features like balcony patios with BBQ grills.
Country Creek Apartments
Country Creek Apartments is an apartment community located in Glendale, AZ, offering residents a range of amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, a community lounge, controlled access, and a courtyard. Units feature full kitchens with granite countertops, hardwood floors, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and ceiling fans, along with additional conveniences such as cable TV and a dog park.
Haven at Arrowhead
Haven at Arrowhead is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering amenities including air conditioning, a fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers, breakfast bars, freezers, garbage disposals, and balcony patios, along with garage parking and controlled access.
Summerly at Zanjero
Summerly at Zanjero is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering amenities including fitness facilities, climate control, outdoor spaces with grilling options, bike storage, entertainment options, and secure access features. The community provides common areas for gatherings and work, along with in-unit features such as dishwashers and double vanities.
Verve Apartments
Verve Apartments is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and granite countertops, and in-unit amenities including balcony patios, breakfast bars, carpeting, ceiling fans, fireplaces, garbage disposals, and freezers. Community amenities include a fitness center, dog park, and BBQ grill.
Sierra Walk
Sierra Walk is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering a full kitchen with dishwasher, garbage disposal, and freezer, along with air conditioning, heating, and ceiling fans. The community features amenities including a clubhouse, courtyard, basketball court, and BBQ grill, with additional conveniences such as cable TV, high-speed internet, carpet flooring, and a balcony patio in units.
Sereno Townhomes
Sereno Townhomes is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering townhome-style living with amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, breakfast bars, dishwashers, carpet, and ceiling fans. The community provides controlled access, a dog park, BBQ grills, a business center, and cable TV.
Prose Desert River
Prose Desert River is a gated apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering controlled access and a range of amenities including a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, and community lounge. Units feature full kitchens with granite countertops, dishwashers, garbage disposals, freezers, and ceiling fans alongside air conditioning, while the community also provides a business center and BBQ grill.
Rise Parkside
Rise Parkside is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering amenities including a fitness center, basketball court, clubhouse, and community lounge. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, carpet, ceiling fans, dishwashers, and cable TV, with covered parking and controlled access available.
Velaire at Aspera
Velaire at Aspera is an apartment community in Glendale, AZ offering air conditioning, balcony patios, and in-unit dishwashers. Residents have access to amenities including a clubhouse, conference room, dog park, bike storage, business center, BBQ grill, and controlled access gates.
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