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Courtyard at Encanto Park
Welcome home to Encanto Park............A community of distinction, these apartment homes features designed for maximum efficiency and convenience. Encanto Park presents three floor plan allowing you the opportunity to select the apartment which best suits your individual needs. The beautifully landscaped ground awaits you as a resident of this community.
Phoenix AZ, 85015
Granite Bay
The Granite Bay community is located in Phoenix, Arizona and offers its residents 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes featuring a variety of amenities at affordable prices.
Phoenix AZ, 85023
Cinnabarr Apartments
Conveniently located near I-17...Offering spacious floor plans, picnic areas and close location to grocery stores and shopping centers!
Phoenix AZ, 85051
Phoenix, AZ
Overview of Phoenix
Phoenix apartments for rent are aplenty and will meet your needs, whether you are relocating here or moving within the city. As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix continues to grow with more than 1.4 million residents. Currently the sixth largest city in the country, Phoenix has been named an All-American City five times. Thanks to its beautiful weather, most of the city's activities are available year round. You will find a culture full of recreational activities and exciting entertainment options while looking for apartments in Phoenix.
Living in Phoenix
Most of the Phoenix apartments for rent were built between 1970 and 1990. Nearly 40 percent of area homes are rental properties and generally house one or two occupants. Preserving and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout Phoenix is of great importance to the city.
With an average temperature of 73 degrees and more than 300 days of sunshine, weather is considered to be Phoenix's main attraction. A vast selection of affordable communities ensure you will find Phoenix apartments that match your lifestyle. Home to one of the nation's largest mountain park preserves, residents will find golfing, hiking, bicycling and boating opportunities all within a short drive of their front door. Enjoy these outdoor activities at parks such as Deer Valley and Paseo Highlands that have venues for sports play and picnicking. You will also enjoy trips to the Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Science Center and Phoenix Art Museum.
Phoenix Apartments and Cost of Living
In Phoenix, you will find the cost of living is lower than many other major metropolitan areas in the United States. In 2012, the median gross rent in the city was $815. As gas prices continue to rise, the current average price for a gallon of gas in Phoenix is $3.76.
The Phoenix Housing Department provides the public with approximately 3,500 units in low income housing options. The city also provides assistance in finding affordable apartments in Phoenix.
Apartments in Phoenix Work and Study
The unemployment rate in Phoenix has been steadily decreasing since 2010. Most residents have less than a 35 minute commute to work from their Phoenix apartments. Due to the low-cost commercial real estate, you will find many career opportunities in the software development and bioscience industries.
Both the West and Downtown campuses of Arizona State University are located in Phoenix. The city is also home to the private college, University of Phoenix. Due to the number of higher education facilities located in the area, Phoenix is bursting with over 300,000 college students.
