Avondale

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Avondale, AZ

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A thriving city in the heart of the desert

Raceway Military Desert Landscape Mountains History Family-Friendly

A desert community surrounded by mountains, Avondale provides a fantastic setting on the west side of Phoenix. Avondale is a fast-growing suburb located along the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers. It is a historic area, featuring Monument Hill and the Gila and Salt River Meridian -- a historic marker set by John Bartlett in 1851. Avondale is popular with race fans, with the Phoenix International Raceway located here, and with outdoor adventurers who enjoy hiking and camping in the vast Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

With I-10 leading into downtown Phoenix in about 15 minutes, Avondale apartments are ideal for commuters who prefer a more suburban, family-friendly atmosphere. Avondale is also near Luke Air Force Base, Camelback Ranch, and Goodyear Ballpark. Downtown Avondale is filled with shops and restaurants, especially along Western Avenue in Historic Avondale. This emerging arts district also includes the Mosaic Arts Center and public art that includes both sculptures and murals.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale, AZ is $1,170 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,603 for two bedrooms, and $2,098 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,380/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$2,369/month
1,912 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,328/month
1,386 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Garden Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

885 Students

Littleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

Rio Vista Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

641 Students

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

564 Students

Corte Sierra Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

560 Students

Garden Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

885 Students

Littleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

Rio Vista Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

641 Students

Estrella Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

932 Students

Quentin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

885 Students

Agua Fria High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,652 Students

West Point High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,033 Students

Westview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,864 Students

La Joya Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,078 Students

West-Mec - La Joya High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  • Friendship Park
  • El Oso Park

Commuter Rail

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 September 2025.