Living in Glenelg, Adelaide

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Adelaide dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,825/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,150 - $2,450/month and three-bedrooms $2,650 - $3,050/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Adelaide areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, shopping, family tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Prospect. For a shorter commute, see North Adelaide.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Jetty Road (Stop 16) as the nearest tram stop, Partridge House Gardens as nearby green space and Coles as the nearest supermarket around the Glenelg reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Glenelg, Adelaide?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Glenelg costs $1,700 - $1,950/month (second-hand contract) or $1,550 - $1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,150 - $2,450/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,650 - $3,050/month.

Is Glenelg safe for expats?

Glenelg has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Glenelg to Adelaide center?

The commute from Glenelg to Adelaide city center takes approximately 25 minutes by tram.

What is Glenelg like to live in?

Adelaide's beach suburb. Jetty Road shopping, tram to CBD, dolphins at the marina, sunset views. In our data it is tagged as beach, shopping, family.