On Tuesday, Scottsdale-based data rental analytics firm Radix released data breaking down Phoenix rent costs by ZIP code. Via its site RealRents, Radix hopes to provide renters with the same information that landlords have used for years to set prices.
Using data from RealRents, here are the 10 most expensive ZIP Codes for renters in Phoenix. The darker the shade of red, the more expensive rent is. Check below for more information on each ZIP code.
10. 85018 (Arcadia)
This ZIP code is filled with single-family homes and includes the Arizona County Club.Average monthly rent: $1,776
Median household income: $87,637
9. 85048 (Ahwatukee)
This neighborhood south of South Mountain has many single-family homes for rent.Average monthly rent: $1,777
Median household income: $123,198
8. 85085 (North Phoenix)
This 38-square-mile ZIP code mostly consists of desert and mountains, but its single-family rental homes are expensive.Average monthly rent: $1,779
Median household income: $1122,138
7. 85012 (Midtown Phoenix)
This narrow 2.3-square-mile ZIP code includes the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, historic neighborhoods, Steele Indian School Park and several big apartment complexes.Average monthly rent: $1,817
Median household income: $80,242
6. 85339 (Laveen)
This expansive, nearly 260-square-mile ZIP code includes many single-family homes but is mostly desert and mountainous areas.Average rent: $1,844
Median household income: $104,023
5. 85007 (Downtown Phoenix)
This ZIP code is incredibly diverse. Within it are the million-dollar homes of Encanto-Palmcroft, the artist neighborhood of Grand Avenue, the Arizona State Capitol and the Key Campus, where “The Zone” was located.Average rent: $1,866
Median household income: $55,833
4. 85003 (Downtown Phoenix)
This ZIP code spans from Central Avenue to 7th Avenue and includes parts of Roosevelt Row, lots of high-rises and classic downtown music venues the Van Buren, Arizona Financial Theatre, Crescent Ballroom and Valley Bar.Average rent: $1,888
Median household income: $56,672
3. 85004 (Downtown Phoenix)
This ZIP code encompasses much of downtown Phoenix, including Roosevelt Row, Arizona State University’s downtown campus, Footprint Center and Chase Field. It seems as though a new high-rise luxury apartment complex pops up here each week.Average rent: $1,954
Median household income: $71,250
2. 85054 (North Phoenix)
This area has a lot of desert but includes some single-family homes, shopping centers, hotels and apartment complexes.Average rent: $2,098
Median household income: $89,099
1. 85254 (Northeast Phoenix)
This ZIP code borders Scottsdale and is filled with single-family homes. The Orange Tree Gold Resort and Shell Vacation Club are here.Average rent: $2,306
Median household income: $120,885
