Avondale

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Avondale, AZ

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A thriving city in the heart of the desert

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Nestled in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Avondale combines suburban living with city accessibility. Home to over 89,000 residents, the city features established neighborhoods like Garden Lakes and Rancho Santa Fe. The rental market currently shows average rates of $1,432 for one-bedroom units and $1,668 for two-bedroom homes, with a slight downward trend in pricing over the past year. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Friendship Park, which includes a dog park, and Festival Fields Park, a popular spot for community gatherings.

Avondale's location offers easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining its distinctive character. The Phoenix Raceway, which hosts NASCAR's championship race, brings energy to the area each November. Shopping options include Gateway Pavilions, while Historic Western Avenue features local businesses and restaurants. Estrella Mountain Community College serves the area's higher education needs. The Agua Fria River enhances the natural landscape, and Monument Hill, which has served as Arizona's land surveying point since 1851, stands as a testament to the area's historical significance.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale, AZ is $1,137 for a studio, $1,352 for one bedroom, $1,591 for two bedrooms, and $2,120 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,352/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$2,276/month
1,861 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,730/month
1,663 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Avondale, AZ

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

Littleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

Collier Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

761 Students

Michael Anderson

Public

Grades PK-8

758 Students

Corte Sierra Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

560 Students

Estrella Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

932 Students

Littleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

802 Students

Collier Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

761 Students

Michael Anderson

Public

Grades PK-8

758 Students

Estrella Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

932 Students

Garden Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

885 Students

West Point High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,033 Students

La Joya Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,078 Students

Agua Fria High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,652 Students

Westview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,864 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 November 2025.