Downtown Phoenix Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Urban core with sports venues, arts district, Roosevelt Row galleries, and growing residential scene.
Phoenix, AZAvg Rent: $1,650/moWalk Score: 78
Walkability
78
Walk Score
Transit
65
Transit Score
Commute
0-5 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (varies by area)
Rating
Downtown Phoenix Rent Prices
Studio
$1,000
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,300
per month
2 Bedrooms
$1,800
per month
3 Bedrooms
$2,500
per month
Rent Trend: Rising with development
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Urban, developing, artsy
Demographics
Young professionals, artists, urban pioneers
Best For
Young professionalsSports fansUrban lifestyleArtists
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Growing, diverse, new openings
Nightlife
Active - bars, clubs, sports venues
Schools
Limited residential presence
Pros & Cons of Living in Downtown Phoenix
Pros
- Most walkable Phoenix
- Light rail
- Growing scene
- Affordable
Cons
- Hot summers
- Homelessness
- Still developing
- Limited grocery
Parks & Recreation
- Margaret T. Hance Park
- Civic Space Park
Public Transit
- Light Rail
- Multiple bus lines
Popular Streets
- Roosevelt Street
- Central Avenue
- 7th Street
Key Amenities
- Chase Field
- Footprint Center
- Roosevelt Row
- Light rail
Compare with Other Phoenix Neighborhoods
Arcadia
2BR Rent:$1,900
Walk Score:52
Upscale, resort-style, family-friendly
Tempe
2BR Rent:$1,700
Walk Score:62
College town, energetic, young
Scottsdale Old Town
2BR Rent:$2,100
Walk Score:68
Upscale, resort-style, touristy
Uptown Phoenix
2BR Rent:$1,800
Walk Score:65
Urban, mixed-use, diverse
Paradise Valley
2BR Rent:$2,500
Walk Score:25
Ultra-luxury, exclusive, resort