Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

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Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

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Sunshine and scholarship go hand-in-hand at Arizona’s premier Christian university

Affordable Nature Outdoors Desert Mountains Urban Christian College

Attending Grand Canyon University allows you to take advantage of a stellar academic environment while enjoying the rugged natural beauty of the Arizona desert and the world-class urban amenities of Phoenix. Basketball is the big sport at Grand Canyon, and home games at GCU Arena always fill the student section with screaming fans. The university is heavily invested in making the student experience fun and rewarding, and the campus amenities include a world-class aquatic center, a bowling alley, and a popular game room. The off-campus offerings are definitely worth checking out as well: Students get discounted admission to Arizona Diamondback baseball games, and Camelback Mountain is a great area for hiking and taking in the breathtaking views of the desert. While Phoenix tends to be more of a driving city, apartments near campus tend to be quite affordable, allowing you to find a place to live within walking distance of your classes.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,092 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, $1,559 for two bedrooms, and $2,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phoenix has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 448 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,092/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,304/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,559/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,280 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,068/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

59

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

Alhambra Traditional School

Public

Grades K-8

723 Students

Desert Trails Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-7

613 Students

Boulder Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

605 Students

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

453 Students

Madison Richard Simis School

Public

Grades PK-4

955 Students

Pinnacle High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,479 Students

Alhambra Traditional School

Public

Grades K-8

723 Students

Desert Trails Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-7

613 Students

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

453 Students

Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,567 Students

Pinnacle High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,479 Students

Desert Vista High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,964 Students

Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,567 Students

Sunnyslope High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,281 Students

Paradise Valley High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,874 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maryvale Park
  • Steele Indian School Park
  • Desert Storm Park
  • Margaret T. Hance Park
  • Japanese Friendship Garden

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 November 2025.