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Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Or maybe you’re someone who likes to scroll housing listings for fun? Either way, I’m bringing you the highlights of what I’ve seen while scrolling Zillow.
Some are more practical, while others may be just for dreaming. But hopefully they’re all at least interesting to look through.
✨ If you like a little grandeur: This 1,666-square-foot home off of 40th Street and Chandler Boulevard creates some charm with a big staircase and chandelier in its entryway. The two-bed, 2.5-bath is listed for $1,999 a month and accepts cats and dogs. The neighborhood its in offers pools, a playground, a lake, and tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.
💚 If green’s your color: With this 1,500-square-foot apartment, you get green walls and a small yard with green grass. The industrial-style three-bed, 2.5-bath accepts cats and dogs, offers in-unit laundry, and is listed for $1,745 a month. It’s located off of 19th and Northern avenues.
🧑🍳 If you value kitchen aesthetics: You probably shouldn’t choose an apartment based on backsplash, but if I was, I’d choose this one. This two-bed, two-bath off of Camelback Road and 44th Street is fully furnished and listed for $2,950 a month. It’s 1,135 square feet and has a community pool and spa.
👹 If you want to be a basement gremlin: This $4,000-a-month, fully furnished, 1,700-square-foot house is probably not practical for most readers, but it has one of the coolest floors I’ve seen. Scroll through until you see what looks to be turquoise marbled concrete. And, get this—it’s part of a master suite in a basement, which is very unusual for Phoenix. The three-bed, two-bath house off of McDowell Road and Seventh Street accepts small dogs.
If you come across any drool-worthy, weird, or surprisingly affordable listings that you think should be featured here, please send them my way at jessicaswarner@couriernewsroom.com!
Listings available as of Nov. 4. I’m not paid to share these listings, but that doesn’t mean I can personally vouch for them. Please do your research before applying and signing a lease!
