Uptown Phoenix Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Central corridor with shopping, dining, walkable areas, and mix of residential and commercial.
Phoenix, AZAvg Rent: $1,650/moWalk Score: 65
Walkability
65
Walk Score
Transit
58
Transit Score
Commute
10-15 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
Uptown 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: Steady increases
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Urban, mixed-use, diverse
Demographics
Young professionals, families, diverse residents
Best For
Young professionalsCommutersUrban convenienceDiverse community
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Diverse, chain and local mix
Nightlife
Moderate - bars, restaurants, entertainment
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Uptown Phoenix
Pros
- Central location
- Light rail
- Shopping
- More affordable
Cons
- Traffic
- Hot summers
- Variable by area
- Some strip malls
Parks & Recreation
- Steele Indian School Park
- Encanto Park
Public Transit
- Light Rail
- Multiple bus lines
Popular Streets
- Central Avenue
- Camelback Road
- 7th Avenue
Key Amenities
- Shopping centers
- Light rail
- Central Avenue corridor
- Parks
Compare with Other Phoenix Neighborhoods
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Walk Score:52
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2BR Rent:$1,800
Walk Score:78
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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
Paradise Valley
2BR Rent:$2,500
Walk Score:25
Ultra-luxury, exclusive, resort