Apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Vibrant city life and classic mission architecture are in perfect harmony in Phoenix, Arizona. Nestled in the Valley of the Sun, this city is popular with nature lovers, young professionals, and retirees alike. Every day, more and more people choose Phoenix.

Population	2M
Median Age	33.3
Poverty Rate	22%
Median Income (Household)	$49,328
Number Of Employees	687,885
Median Property Value	$178,200

City Overview

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the U.S. and the largest in Arizona. It’s also the only state capital with a population of over a million people. It is known for its lovely mission architecture and beautiful desert surroundings, which are great for road trips.

Arts

The performing arts are big in Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony hall regularly hosts performances by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Opera, and Ballet Arizona. The Arizona Theater and Centre Dance Ensemble can be seen at the Herberger Art Center. Want to rock out? The Talking Stick Resort Arena and Comerica Theater are great places to see popular acts like Bon Jovi. The Phoenix Museum of Art boasts and impressive collection, and Native American art can be seen at the Heard Museum.

Business & Economy

Phoenix is the economic center of Arizona and is home to 4 Fortune 500 companies (Avnet, Freeport-McMoran, Petsmart, and Republic Services). The biggest industries in the city are real estate, finance, and manufacturing. The top employers are the State of Arizona, Walmart, Banner Health, City Administration, Wells Fargo, Maricopa County, and Arizona State University. Young professionals choose Downtown to look for condos and apartments for rent in Phoenix AZ, due to its proximity to the major employers.

Wage by Common Jobs

Average salary: $34,527

1. Elementary & middle school teachers
$41,127
2. Retail salespersons
$41,080
3. Secretaries & administrative assistants
$36,539
4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides
$29,983
5. Cashiers
$23,905

Employment by Occupations

Employment by Industries

Climate

It’s the desert, so it does get quite hot in summer. But the upshot is you’ll never have to worry about shoveling your driveway. Winters are pleasant and mild — and there are 300 days of sunshine every year!

Cuisine

Given its proximity to the border, there’s lots of great Mexican food in Phoenix — Los Reyes De La Torta is one of the most highly recommended. Whiskey drinkers can’t miss The Gladly, which serves upscale comfort food and 200 kinds of whiskey! Looking for a way to get drunk off dessert? Try Sweet Republic on East Shea boulevard — you can get IPA flavored ice cream here.

Demographics

Phoenix is the center of Arizona Sun corridor, which is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the region and in the country. Phoenix is a very diverse city with significant Hispanic community and Native Americans. The population is evenly split between men and women, making Phoenix a great city for singles.

Race & Ethnicity

Non-English Speakers

Education

Past year Phoenix, AZ universities awarded around 53,583 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Phoenix, AZ include 11,491 male students and 25,758 female students. Phoenix, AZ offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $18,021 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the Grand Canyon University with the majority of graduates. The Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix and Phoenix College hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Phoenix, AZ is 39.1% and 60.9% go to the private colleges.

Universities

1. Grand Canyon University
16,241 graduates
2. Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix
3,476 graduates
3. Phoenix College
2,279 graduates

Public vs Private

Public60.9%
Private39.1%

Health and Safety

The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Phoenix, AZ are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Phoenix, AZ offers a 71 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 64 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 118 to 1 resident.

Clinician to Patient Ratios

Primary Care	1 to 71
Dentists	1 to 64
Mental Health	1 to 118
Other	1 to 81

Historical

You can explore Native American and Wild West history in Phoenix. The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological site allow you to explore a reproduced Hohokam village — while the houses are reconstructions, there are many real artifacts preserved here as well. John Wayne fans will want to explore the stagecoaches at the Wells Fargo Museum. Another curiosity is the Tovrea Castle — originally planned as part of a private mansion, the castle is now a museum that houses over 5000 cacti — watch your step!

Landmarks

Chase Field (see the Arizona Diamondbacks here), Wrigley Mansion, (built in 1929, maybe haunted) St. Mary’s Basilica, The Rosson House Museum, Orpheum Theater, Talking Stick Resort Arena (basketball games are held here), Mystery Castle, Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center, Maryvale Baseball Stadium, David and Gladys Wright House, Heritage Square Phoenix.

Nightlife

The local nightlife is among the best in the southwest. Arizona State University definitely has a reputation as party school, so you can find lots of great college bars here too. For a unique night out, check out FilmBar — this innovative venue is a cross between a movie theater and bar — regularly screening awesome indie and cult classics. Want to see and be seen? Then Merc Bar on Camelback road is the place to go — this moody, chic bar is frequented by Phoenix’s elite and is known for its great martinis. Jazz aficionados can’t miss The Nash, Phoenix’s only live music venue dedicated exclusively to Jazz. When you want to dance the night away, head over to Gypsy Bar — offering a 10,000 square feet area for you to drink, dance, and party the night away. Apartments for rent in Phoenix AZ in downtown are the best bet for partiers.

Transportation

Light rail can be convenient for getting around downtown, but anywhere else in Phoenix you’ll need a car. You can whiz from point A to point B along the city’s many freeways.

Commute Time

Average travel time: 23.77 minutes

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Housing Trends

Phoenix, AZ, USA Housing Trends

Average rent in Phoenix: $1,885 (-1.3%)

Rent Price	Nov	vs Last Month
1 bed rentals	$1,170	+0.5%
2 bed rentals	$1,752	-1%
3 bed rentals	$2,746	-0.9%
4+ bed rentals	$3,181	-2.5%

Rent Type Price	Nov	vs Last Month
Apartment rentals	$1,528	+0.1%
House rentals	$3,047	-4.7%
Townhouse rentals	$2,674	+7.4%
Room rentals	$658	-0.3%
Loft rentals	$2,327	-2%

Over the Dec 2019, the average rent for an apartment in/near Phoenix, AZ decreased by 1% to $1885. Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment increased by 0% to $1170. Pricing for 2-bed apartment also decreased by 1% and a place of this size will now cost you $1752. 3-bed apartment rent pricing starts at $2746, it decreased by 1% lately. We tend to note the rise of 4- and more bed apartment pricing. It decreased by 3% and made it down to $3261.

The median rent for an apartment in Phoenix, AZ increased by 0% to $1528. Statistics show that house rent price decreased by 5% this month making it up to $3047. The median rent for a loft faced changes as well, it decreased by 2%, the price tag now starts at $2327. An average room will now go for $658, the median rent price for a room decreased by 0%.

Median rent for residential apartments in as of Nov, 2019.
Be informed, make custom offers based only on median rent prices. But keep in mind, that price depends on size/amenities of the apartment.

Rent vs Own

Rent53%
Own47%

Finding Apartments in Phoenix

Phoenix is more affordable than many major U.S. cities, studios start around $600. Remember, Phoenix gets hot, over 100 degrees in the summer, so you’ll need air conditioning. Since you’ll be using it a lot, try to find an apartment with utilities included. Filter your search by amenities and select it from the list. You can also search for balconies, in-unit washer, and dryer, gym, parking, or anything else you need. Are you a student? Check out off-campus apartments in the ASU and University of Phoenix areas for rent — you can apply with your roommates online. Looking for different kinds of listing? Search thousands of long-term condos, houses, and apartments in Phoenix for rent. Filter by property type. Search 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties in Phoenix. Got fur babies? We’ve got you covered, choose from hundreds of long-term pet-friendly condos and apartments for rent in Phoenix AZ.

Phoenix Neighborhoods

Downtown Phoenix

This is the city center, lots of businesses and places of entertainment here. There’s even an Imax theater! The Arizona Science Center is also located here — this is the place to go for family-friendly hands on experiments. There are plenty of great apartments and townhouses located near Cooper Square downtown.

Desert Ridge

One of Phoenix’s biggest master-planned communities, there are lots of great single family homes and apartments in Desert Ridge for rent. This hood is also known for its retail options — everything from Target to specialty wine stores here. Apartments in Desert Ridge are more expensive than apartments for rent elsewhere in Phoenix — they start around $1,200.

The Biltmore District

One of the most upscale neighborhoods in Phoenix, you can find five star hotels, high-end shopping, and luxury apartments in Biltmore for rent. Hungry? Head over to Frank & Albert’s for contemporary cuisine.

Scottsdale

The golf capital of Phoenix — there are over 200 courses in Scottsdale! The nightlife is great here too, the Maya Day & Nightclub, The Mint, and Casablanca Rooftop Lounge are all popular with Scottsdale partygoers. This neighborhood is a great choice for young professionals. 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Scottsdale start at $1,210.

Tempe

Arizona State University is located here, so students should look for apartments in Tempe for rent. Of course, like any college area, Tempe is the place for young people to find the best dive bars and dance clubs in Phoenix. And don’t forget to grab some study fuel from one of the many food trucks in the area! Studios for rent in Tempe start at $849, but this may fluctuate during the year. Prices can rise in September when the area is flooded with ASU freshmen searching for apartments for rent.

Glendale

Are you a sports fan? Then Glendale might be the Phoenix hood for you — the University of Phoenix stadium is located here. The nearby White Tank Mountain Regional Park and Thunderbird Park, offer miles of hiking and biking trails — great for athletes and pet owners! Long-term Glendale apartments for rent are affordable, starting at $604 for a studio.

Booker T. Washington

You can find the best pizza in Phoenix here — Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana. There are no major shopping malls in this hood, but there are lots of cool little shops and boutiques. This neighborhood is also good for families, pet owners, and athletes, due to the large number of parks. The Phoenix Children’s Museum is located here too, featuring over 300 play areas!

Hacienda Del Campo

Located near Biltmore but much more affordable, Hacienda Del Campo offers the perks of downtown Phoenix without the big price tag. A couple of places around here even offer 4 dollar beer!

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