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Escala Central City

3606 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Highlights

  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Spa
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

About Escala Central City

Escala Central City is in the perfect location, just minutes from Loop 202, Loop 101 and HWY 51. Whether you work in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe you can reduce your commute time. If you live an active lifestyle and are seeking places to play, you are just moments away from hiking trails, downtown sports venues, ASU, and Tempe Town Lake. Once you step through the glass block accented doorways at Escala Central City, you will immediately feel at home. The entryways lead to a “great room” designed for entertaining and busy households. The kitchens are open yet cozy, have designer cabinets and counter spaces. The bedrooms have abundant closet space with additional storage on the private patios. Escala Central City has something for everyone. Whether you prefer to relax by the pool and water park, barbecue a quick meal, relax with family and friends near the playground or in the arcade, work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center, or just toss a football, you will have the room to do so. Privacy is a luxury that is standard at Escala Central City. Entering your community at the private entrance gate, park under the covered parking and enter your home that offers intrusion alarms at no additional cost.

Escala Central City is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85008 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Academy Of Excellence Inc. attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Glass Block Accents
  • Intrusion Alarm Available
  • Spanish Speaking Staff
  • All Electric Kitchen
  • Disposal
  • Linen Closet
  • Private Balcony Or Patio
  • 9 Foot Ceilings
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Microwave
  • Full-Sized Washer and Dryer
  • Car Wash
  • Refrigerator
  • Water Park
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Free Water, Sewer and Trash Utilities
  • Some Paid Utilities
  • Spacious Walk-In Closet
  • Tile Floors
  • Window Coverings
  • Recreation Room
  • Pantry
  • Tv/Lounge Area, Game Arcade

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Playground

Clubhouse

  • Package Service
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Car Wash Area
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Volleyball Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tile Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
3606 E Van Buren St, Phoenix,
AZ 85008
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Neighborhood

Situated just east of the downtown area, Central Phoenix offers residents a laidback atmosphere within minutes of all kinds of metropolitan amenities. Central Phoenix is convenient to an array of area attractions, including Papago Park, Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Celebrity Theatre, Pueblo Grande Museum, and bustling Downtown Phoenix.

Central Phoenix provides a bevy of rental options, such as apartments, townhomes, and houses. Quick access to multiple major highways, the light rail, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Central Phoenix easy.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Side Phoenix, AZ
Studio $1,032 $1,088
1 Bedroom $1,137 $1,301
2 Bedrooms $1,355 $1,562
3 Bedrooms $1,566 $2,084
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Gateway Community College
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Arizona State Univ., Downtown
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
University of Arizona
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Arizona State University
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Escala Central City is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Gateway Community College. It is also near University of Arizona and Arizona State Univ., Downtown.
Schools
Academy of Excellence
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
83 Students
Nearby
David Crockett School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Camelback High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Phoenix Christian School PreK - 8
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Youth Development Institute School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Phoenix include 38Th St/Washington, located 0.5 mile from Escala Central City. Escala Central City is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 3.3 miles or 8 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 29.0 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
38Th St/Washington
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
44Th St/Washington
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
44Th St Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Terminal 4 Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Terminal 3 Station
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Maricopa
Drive: 42 min 30.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
 Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
 Drive: 42 min 29.0 mi

Walkability Near Escala Central City

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Escala Central City.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
32nd & McDowell Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
One Stop Plaza
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
McDowell Plaza
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Escala Central City has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Eastlake Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Phoenix Zoo
 Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Desert Botanical Garden
 Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Barrios Unidos Park
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Papago Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Escala Central City has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Eastlake Park, Phoenix Zoo, and Desert Botanical Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
O.A.S.I.S. Hospital
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Arizona State Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Escala Central City has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is O.A.S.I.S. Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Luke Air Force Base
Drive: 35 min 25.9 mi
Gila Bend Air Force Station
Drive: 103 min 78.4 mi
Escala Central City has 3 military bases within 78.4 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 4.8 miles away and a 11 minute drive.

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