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Buckeye, AZ

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Experience the rugged beauty of the desert just outside Phoenix.

Commuter Suburb Affordable Safe Outdoors Nature

Just west of Phoenix on Interstate 10, Buckeye is a small but rapidly-growing suburban community. Rent is quite affordable in Buckeye, with many houses available for under $1,000 per month. This combined with the low crime rate makes Buckeye a very appealing option for commuters on a budget.

Folks who love the outdoors will appreciate the rugged landscape surrounding Buckeye— the wide open spaces of nearby Sonoran Desert, Skyline Regional Park, White Tank Mountain, and Buckeye Hills Recreation Area offer endless opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Buckeye, AZ is $1,291 for a studio, $1,485 for one bedroom, $1,719 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buckeye has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,485/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$2,177/month
1,940 Sq Ft
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Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Verrado Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

867 Students

9
out of 10

Verrado Heritage Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,017 Students

7
out of 10

Verrado Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

675 Students

7
out of 10

Festival Foothills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

314 Students

7
out of 10

Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

751 Students

5
out of 10

Verrado Heritage Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,017 Students

7
out of 10

Verrado Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

675 Students

7
out of 10

Festival Foothills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

314 Students

7
out of 10

Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

751 Students

5
out of 10

Westpark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

562 Students

5
out of 10

Verrado High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,854 Students

6
out of 10

Youngker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,099 Students

5
out of 10

Buckeye Union High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,775 Students

4
out of 10

Buhsd Institute of Online Learning

Public

Grades 9-12

134 Students

Rating Unavailable

The Buckeye Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.