Central City

Phoenix, AZ

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Central City - Phoenix, AZ

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The Valley of the Sun’s best place to live, work, and play.

Walkable Public Transportation Parks Art Dining Sports Affordable

Downtown Phoenix is home to some of Arizona's most important cultural institutions, entertainment centers and professional sports teams, so residents never need to go far to find fun. The dining scene is top notch, featuring an eclectic mix of over 100 restaurants to satisfy any appetite. Performance venues of every size host symphony orchestras, rock bands, comedy shows, and theater productions regularly. A variety of museums and the University of Arizona campus boost the area’s intellectual capital, and residents enjoy quick access to pro baseball and basketball games just down the street.

As a major commercial center, the neighborhood’s high rises house dozens of corporate offices, making it an ideal spot for urban professionals who want the ability to walk to work. The extensive sidewalk system makes it easy to walk anywhere, and green spaces like the lush Margaret T. Hance Park provide gorgeous oases in the desert sun. Located in the south central section of the Phoenix Valley, Downtown Phoenix lies within an easy drive of Mesa, Tempe, and the South Mountains. When you're ready to get out of town, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just a short train ride away.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Central City is $1,270 for a studio, $1,496 for one bedroom, $1,681 for two bedrooms, and $1,766 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central City has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 497 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,270/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 688 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,496/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,013 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,681/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 789 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,766/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eastlake Park
  • Barrios Unidos Park
  • Arizona Science Center
  • Children's Museum of Phoenix
  • Civic Space Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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