Glendale:
A Local Perspective
Glendale, like many cities in Arizona, has an extremely flexible population. It balloons every winter when thousands of people from across the northern reaches of North America flee south to escape the harsh winters of their homes states or provinces.Glendale is home to a number of community colleges, Midwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Glendale is popular for year-round beautiful golf courses, affordable accommodations and for being one of the antique hotbeds of the country. It is also less than 10 miles from Glendale right into the core of Phoenix, which is appealing to many of the residents.
Finding a Glendale Apartment
The summer is definitely the time to apply for an apartment in Glendale. The rental accommodations here are often snapped up in the winter by the snowbird crowd, but these suites can be much more difficult for landlords to fill during the summer. This can also mean better prices as well as better selection.
Finding an apartment can be hard, especially when there are so many choices. With our filters, you can narrow your search by price, floorplan, and amenities. Looking for an apartment building with a fitness center, swimming pool, and easy access to a dog park? We've got you covered.
Be willing to sign a year-long lease if you plan on moving to Glendale. One of the problems that landlords sometimes encounter is that everyone wants shorter term leases so they can return to their permanent homes up north. By being one of the people that wants a year lease, you can become a preferential tenant.
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Life in Glendale
Glendale has a comprehensive bus system that provides a smooth and affordable way to get around the city. It also has a "Bike on Bus" program that allows you to load your bicycle on a rack on the bus. Many people prefer to drive during the summer however, as the heat can be sweltering. An air-conditioned car provides some respite from the heat of walking or cycling.
The golf in and round Glendale is nothing short of world-class, and is available year round. Westgate is the most entertainment-oriented hotspot. This entertainment district is full of shopping and dining options. It is also where you can find the stadiums that the Arizona Coyotes play hockey and the Arizona Cardinals play football. There is also a large AMC movie theatre here.