Top 5 Neighborhoods for Renting a House in Phoenix
Discover the best neighborhoods to rent a house in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Area Guide
The sunniest city in the world offers stimulating pastimes and a rich local culture.
Desert
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Golf
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Outdoors
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Nature
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Sports
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Walkable
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Public Transportation
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Parks
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Art
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Affordable
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Although surrounded by inhospitable desert, Phoenix is one of the largest cities in the United States, and the nation’s single largest state capital city. The area contains numerous galleries and museums, putting the people in contact with everything from the European masters to Native American craftsmanship to modern originals from Phoenix’s diverse artistic community. The Downtown cultural scene has developed into a top-notch feast of visual and performing arts, with symphony performances, live theater, and the popular First Friday exhibitions. Phoenix is also an excellent city for sports fans, being one of the few cities in America with local franchises in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Several thousand students attend the two Arizona State University campuses in the city, as well as the over-50,000 who attend the main campus in neighboring Tempe.
Rental rates for apartments average around $1000 per month, but numerous more affordable options are available all over the city, from quiet houses for rent in the suburbs to downtown efficiency apartments. Getting around Phoenix is typically done by car for most residents, but a light rail system makes it easy to get across town without a personal vehicle; Downtown and its surrounding areas are quite walkable as well.
Explore the City
The Phoenix skyline with mountains in the background
A lone cactus and a desert sunset
Cacti in the morning
The Maricopa County Courthouse
Architecture and palm trees
The beautiful skyline of Phoenix
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,122 for a studio, $1,338 for one bedroom, $1,581 for two bedrooms, and $2,081 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phoenix has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,338/month
679 Sq Ft
House
$3,600/month
1,891 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,862/month
948 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,613/month
1,357 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Phoenix, AZ is 6.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Phoenix is 15.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,122 - $2,081. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 6.6% more for utilities, and 5.4% more for transportation.
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Transportation
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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.
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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
Madison Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
687 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
565 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-6
526 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
443 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
422 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
565 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
443 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
422 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-8
334 Students
9
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
303 Students
9
Public
Grades 7-12
2,479 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
2,281 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,490 Students
8
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Public
Grades 9-12
370 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-12
2,375 Students
7
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Acoma Park
- Conocido Park
- North Mountain Park
- Lookout Mountain Park
- Turtle Rock Basin
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
Top Apartments in Phoenix
Houses for Rent in Phoenix
Property Management Companies in Phoenix, AZ
Greystar
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3,262
Communities
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906,204
Units
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841
Cities
78 Communities in Phoenix
CAM Properties
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78
Communities
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10,764
Units
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14
Cities
42 Communities in Phoenix
AMC
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644
Communities
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126,041
Units
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257
Cities
33 Communities in Phoenix
Chamberlin & Associates
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61
Communities
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10,060
Units
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15
Cities
31 Communities in Phoenix
RPM
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612
Communities
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162,202
Units
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240
Cities
22 Communities in Phoenix
Avenue5 Residential
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510
Communities
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114,489
Units
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198
Cities
20 Communities in Phoenix
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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 June 2025.