Buckeye

Some subdivisions of the Verrado neighborhood are senior living communities.
Grab a bite to eat after a round of golf at The Indigo Grill at Sun City Festival.
A bird's-eye view of Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.
Golfers enjoying the range at Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.
From cozy cottages to luxurious estates, Verrado has homes to suit all tastes.

Buckeye, AZ Area Guide

Experience the rugged beauty of the desert just outside Phoenix.

Commuter Suburb Affordable Safe Outdoors Nature

Buckeye earned its name from an Ohio settler's canal project in the 1880s, and that pioneering spirit still shapes the city today. Located at the western edge of Phoenix metro along Interstate 10, this fast-growing desert city offers easy access to outdoor escapes like Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Hills Regional Park, and White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Daily life moves at a comfortable pace, from weekend hikes through the Sonoran Desert to shopping at Sundance Towne Center. Neighborhoods like Verrado feature tree-lined Main Street and golf courses, while Historic Downtown Buckeye along Monroe Avenue hosts community events with a laid-back feel.

The rental scene includes spacious townhomes, single-story homes, and newer apartment communities with resort-style amenities. Many developments near SR 85 and I-10 provide straightforward commutes to Goodyear, Avondale, and central Phoenix. As one of Arizona's largest cities by land area, Buckeye offers plenty of breathing room between mountains, open desert, and a growing collection of shops and dining options across the West Valley.

Explore the City

Taking a leisurely walk in the heart of Sundance Park in Buckeye.

A bird's-eye view of homes with land in Buckeye.

A bird's-eye view of Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.

Golfers enjoying the range at Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.

A bird's-eye perspective of homes with desert landscaped yards in Buckeye.

Interstate 10 runs through the Buckeye.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Buckeye, AZ is $1,278 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,697 for two bedrooms, and $1,956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buckeye has decreased by -6.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,381/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,466/month
1,908 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buckeye, AZ is for everyday living.

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

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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.