Anthem

New River, AZ

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Anthem - New River, AZ Area Guide

Anthem’s family-friendly vibe is all fun for adults and kids

Close-Knit Events Sports Scenic Shopping Community Arizona

Anthem is a close-knit community in Maricopa County, just 34 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Parenting magazine has named it one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family,” and it tops Phoenix Magazine’s list of “Best Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix.”

Anthem’s year-round cooler weather makes it a great place for indoor and outdoor sports. Basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, and even martial arts is available at the town community center. Pocket-sized parks and miles of bike trails are located throughout. The scenic vistas of Gavilan Peak makes Anthem unique and full of natural landscapes.

Residents enjoy the convenience of Interstate 17, the shops at Outlets at Anthem, plus two championship golf courses. Four main events occur every year for residents: Anthem Days, Music in May, Independence Day Celebrations, and Autumnfest – so mark your calendar!

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Anthem is $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,736 for two bedrooms, and $2,096 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Anthem has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 883 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,462/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,235 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,736/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,351 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,096/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cave Creek Recreation Area
  • Desert Outdoor Center-Lake Pleasant
  • Spur Cross Ranch
  • Deem Hills Recreation Area

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.