Garfield

Phoenix, AZ

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Garfield - Phoenix, AZ Area Guide

Located in the historic district in central Phoenix, the easily walkable Garfield neighborhood features an eclectic art scene and low-cost apartment rentals amidst a sea of diverse architectural styles. The neighborhood, with the city's largest concentration of pyramid cottages, provides easy access to a broad range of amenities, including well-rated schools and entertainment opportunities. Stroll down to Verde Park for lighted athletic courts and fields, along with a recreation center and picnic facilities. Continue west a few blocks for cultural venues, including the Herberger Theater, Symphony Hall, and Arizona Science Center. Popular eateries abound in Garfield, including Canyon Café, which serves up tasty Southwestern dishes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Garfield is $1,288 for a studio, $1,530 for one bedroom, and $1,493 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 444 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,530/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

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

Moderately walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eastlake Park
  • Children's Museum of Phoenix
  • Arizona Science Center
  • Civic Space Park
  • Margaret T. Hance Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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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.