Off-Campus Housing Near Midwestern University-Glendale
$1,299/unit
Fees may applyAspire Thunderbird
$2,600/unit
Fees may apply16638 N 46th Lane
$2,250/person
Fees may apply4406 W Palmaire Ave
$1,000/unit
Fees may apply4532 W Tierra Buena Ln
$1,300/person
Fees may apply4608 W Maryland Ave
$1,645/person
Fees may apply4722 W Rose Ln
$1,053+/unit
Fees may apply4748 W Sierra Vista Dr
$1,275/person
Fees may apply5206 W Ocotillo Rd
$1,600/person
Fees may apply6316 N 47th Ave
$950+/unit
Fees may applyApartments Unity at West Glendale
$1,025+/unit
Fees may applyBrook Creek
$1,875+/person
Fees may applyCoyote Ridge Apartments
$1,125+/unit
Fees may applyLas Casitas Apartments
$1,299+/person
Fees may applyMaryland West
$1,850+/person
Fees may applyMyrtle Townhomes
$1,043+/unit
Fees may applySierra Walk Apartments
$1,036+/unit
Fees may applySummers Point Apartments
$1,495+/person
Fees may applyThe Flats at 45th Ave
About Off-Campus Housing Near Midwestern University-Glendale
Midwestern University's Glendale campus is a graduate health sciences institution in Glendale, Arizona, northwest of Phoenix, with about 3,900 students. The campus houses colleges of osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, optometry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and health sciences, including physician assistant and physical therapy programs. Because every program is graduate or professional, the student body is older and the academic calendar is intense and cohort-based, which shapes how students approach housing. Midwestern operates substantial on-campus apartment housing rather than traditional dormitories, spread across two residential communities on the Glendale campus. Students who live off campus find the northwest valley offers newer apartment complexes and rental homes at rents well below Phoenix's core. Find My Place currently lists 54 rentals in Glendale, with monthly rents from about $1,139 to $1,599 and a median near $1,275.
Midwestern University-Glendale Housing Requirements
No Residency Requirement, but Real On-Campus Capacity
As a graduate and professional institution, Midwestern University does not impose a live-on requirement. It does, however, operate genuine on-campus apartment housing designed for graduate students, across 23 buildings in two residential communities. Buildings A through Q provide 426 apartments in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts across three floors, and buildings R through Y form a newer community delivered in spring 2026, comprising eight two-story buildings of 32 studio units each for 256 additional units.
What On-Campus Apartments Include
Apartments are unfurnished and include a full kitchen with range, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus internet wiring and cable. Buildings E through Q include in-unit washer and dryer. Some pet-friendly apartments are available with no monthly animal fee. Residents have access to a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, volleyball court and barbecue areas.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students may rent privately at any point, and many do, particularly those with families or those who prefer more space. The northwest valley around Glendale and Peoria has a deep supply of newer apartment complexes and rental homes at moderate rents.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Midwestern University-Glendale before signing a lease.
When to Start Looking for Housing Near Midwestern University-Glendale
Early Searchers
Midwestern's cohorts arrive on a fixed professional-school schedule, so incoming students should begin looking as soon as they accept a seat, generally in the spring for a summer or fall start. On-campus apartments are applied for through the housing office and are worth pursuing early given the convenience of living steps from class.
Peak Demand Window
Late spring through summer is the busiest period, when new cohorts across the seven colleges arrive at once. Complexes closest to the 59th Avenue campus see the most interest from students. Because Phoenix-area leases turn over year-round, the competition is more about the best nearby units than about overall scarcity.
Last-Minute Options
The northwest valley is a forgiving market for late searchers, with a large stock of apartment complexes and steady availability. Students looking close to their start date should widen into Peoria, Arrowhead Ranch or Surprise, all a short drive from campus with comparable or lower rents.
Neighborhoods Near Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale
The city the campus sits in, with garden-style apartment complexes and rental homes within a short drive of 59th Avenue at attainable rents.
Peoria
Immediately northwest, largely suburban with newer apartment complexes and rental houses suited to students with families.
Arrowhead Ranch
North of campus, a planned community with newer housing stock and amenities, popular with graduate students wanting a quieter setting.
Surprise
Further northwest, offering the lowest rents in the area with a longer but straightforward drive to campus.
Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near Midwestern University-Glendale
Common questions from students searching for housing.
No. As a graduate and professional institution, Midwestern does not impose a residency requirement. It does operate substantial on-campus apartment housing designed for graduate students, which many students choose for the convenience.
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