With year-round sun and hardly any cold days, the desert city of Phoenix combines the beauty of nature with all the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area. You can have it all living here.
Figuring out where to live in Phoenix can get confusing if you’re new to the city. As you learn all the secrets this beautiful, desert city has to offer, though, you’ll start narrowing down your search. You may think living close to the action is best, or prefer something with more scenery outside your window.
If you can’t decide which neighborhood is right for you, don’t stress. Instead, take this quiz. Your results will point you in the right direction. Along the way, you’ll also learn a little bit about some of the best places in Phoenix to call home.
Who’s coming with you?
Which one neighborhood characteristic can you not live without?
What’s your idea of quality downtime?
Which of these best describes your current life stage?
Your personal style could be best described as:
Which of the following is most important to you in choosing an apartment?
Downtown
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Deer Valley
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Roosevelt
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Camelback East
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South Mountain
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Paradise Valley
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Desert Ridge
Another high-end part of town, Desert Ridge is home to the Mayo Clinic. This particular feature, and the vast amount of shopping and luxurious amenities, make the area popular with retirees.High Street is home to all the shopping. The open-air Desert Ridge Marketplace includes independent boutiques and well-known brands. You’ll also find live music and a play area for kids. No matter the shop, it’s all upscale around here with steakhouses and gourmet restaurants, alongside Mexican cantinas.When the grandkids come to visit, make sure to take them to the Musical Instrument Museum for a unique look into history. Featuring over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects from nearly 200 countries and territories, they’ll get more than just an earful of culture.Aligning with higher rents in Phoenix neighborhoods, living in a two-bedroom apartment in Desert Ridge will cost you $2,670 per month, on average.
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Alhambra
A college town within the city, the Alhambra neighborhood is home to Grand Canyon University. With an average enrollment of almost 60,000 students, it’s safe to say this area has a lot to offer the co-ed crowd. However, it’s also a great place for families and pet lovers, thanks to good schools, family-friendly activities, dog parks and more.Situated a little north of downtown, the area is well-known for its Hispanic and southwestern culture. Affordable rent prices make the area even more appealing. A two-bedroom apartment averages out at $1,247 per month.For those interested in getting out after the sun goes down, the nightlife in Alhambra is particularly lively. Plenty of options run along the 7th Street Golden Mile Corridor. Things remain more family-friendly during the day with the Upton Farmers Market where you’ll find over 100 regional vendors selling all kinds of goodies.
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Rent prices are based on a rolling weighted average from Rent.com’s multifamily rental property inventory as of January 2022. Our team uses a weighted average formula that more accurately represents price availability for each unit type and reduces the influence of seasonality on rent prices in specific markets.
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