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Smarter moves, less stress
Smarter moves, less stress
Urban renaissance defines Downtown Phoenix, where historic buildings and new construction create a dynamic mix in Arizona's growing urban core. Rental options include industrial-chic lofts and luxury high-rises with resort-style amenities targeting urban professionals. The neighborhood offers exceptional walkability to sports venues, restaurants, and the developing Roosevelt Row arts district, though summer heat creates challenging conditions for pedestrians during daylight hours when temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees.
Hipster charm permeates this Arcadia-adjacent enclave. Renters love mid-mod renovations but face 300% rent hikes since 2020. The Ingo's Tasty Food brunch crowd overwhelms street parking Sundays.
Entertainment central thrives near Desert Ridge Marketplace's 100+ stores. Renters enjoy resort-style pools but face 2AM noise from Topgolf's weekend parties. Mandatory valet parking adds $200+/month.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Phoenix’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Phoenix renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, there seems to be a discrepancy between millennial renters in Phoenix, who are unsatisfied (D), and renters who are parents (B-)."
Key Findings in Phoenix include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
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