Willo

Phoenix, AZ

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Willo - Phoenix, AZ Area Guide

A charming blend of suburban bliss and urban convenience

Historic Community Architecture Mass Transit Convenient

The charming, historic neighborhood of Willo lies in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, just two miles north of Downtown. With historic architecture, walkable residential streets, commercial buildings, and towering palm trees, Willo is unique in both name and structure. Known for its tight-knit community, Willo is a wonderful residential oasis to put down roots.

Willo’s residential neighborhoods reside on the west and in the center of town, while big businesses in commercial buildings reside on the east. Various restaurants, retailers, conveniences, and museums lie on the outskirts of town. Discover the Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Theatre, and Heard Museum to the east!

Numerous light rail stations around the area will take you south to Downtown Phoenix, past Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and all the way east to Mesa, Arizona. Getting in, out, and around town is as easy as pie. Speaking of delicious eats, Downtown Phoenix offers divine eateries, museums, theatres, university campuses, and historic architecture! On your way back home to Willo, be sure to stop by Margaret T. Hance Park to enjoy lush lawns and the tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese Friendship Garden. From upscale to cozy, apartment rentals in Willo run wide, so see what’s available today!

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Willo is $1,357 for a studio, $1,536 for one bedroom, $1,923 for two bedrooms, and $2,793 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willo has decreased by -10.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,357/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,536/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,923/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,239 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,793/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Margaret T. Hance Park
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Civic Space Park
  • Children's Museum of Phoenix
  • Steele Indian School 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.