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Peoria, AZ

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Mountains views and sports -- what's not to love?

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If you are looking for a fresh new hip city with all the luxury of Scottsdale then you will love Peoria. Apartments in Peoria line the entire city with mountain views and plenty of things to do close by. Peoria residents celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month, Rock & Roll Paint-A-Thon, and Geekfest.

Sports fans love Peoria, which is home to the largest spring training center in the nation. Be sure to check out the Peoria Sports Complex, the University of Phoenix Stadium, Canyon Speedway Park, Chase Field, and the Phoenix International Raceway for events that include hockey, NASCAR, football, and basketball. Cheer on the Arizona Wildcats, the Arizona State Sun Devils, the NAU Lumberjacks, and the GCU Antelopes.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Peoria, AZ is $1,245 for a studio, $1,392 for one bedroom, $1,647 for two bedrooms, and $2,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria has decreased by -5.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,392/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$2,320/month
1,845 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,496/month
821 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

46

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

West Wing Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

1,042 Students

9
out of 10

Terramar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,015 Students

9
out of 10

Lake Pleasant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,227 Students

8
out of 10

Vistancia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,173 Students

8
out of 10

Sunset Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,064 Students

8
out of 10

West Wing Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

1,042 Students

9
out of 10

Terramar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,015 Students

9
out of 10

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,603 Students

8
out of 10

Lake Pleasant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,227 Students

8
out of 10

Vistancia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,173 Students

8
out of 10

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,603 Students

8
out of 10

Sunrise Mountain High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,018 Students

7
out of 10

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,007 Students

6
out of 10

Peoria High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,566 Students

6
out of 10

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Living in Peoria

Restaurants

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Eating out in Peoria starts when you try the restaurants that are native to Peoria; they are not located in any other city in the state of Arizona. Wild Horse West, Mercer’s Restaurant, Peoria Café, Barrel Grill & Modern Saloon, Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli, and The Moon Saloon make up the list. If you love family-owned and operated restaurants than you will love Mercer’s. They have been in business for 27 years and are known for their Salmon filets. Whatever you do, you have to try Wild Horse burgers; they were voted best in AZ out of the entire state! Wild West is also located about three miles from Lake Pleasant, making it the perfect place to eat with family while headed to or from the lake.

Peoria is no stranger to western cuisine. You can find popular eateries such as Salty Senorita, Rubio’s, Chipotle, On the Border, and Taqueria Los Angeles. Depending on what kind of fun you like to have when you at out, Salty Senorita is the top destination for cheap drinks and great Mexican food. Happy hour offers snacks for as little as $2.00 and the portion size is enough for two. If you want to enjoy the prices without the liquor, Salty also offers kid boxes and a full dinner menu, making it perfect for game day.

Shopping

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Peoria is home to five major shopping centers, and you will never get bored with the sales! The most popular mall is Arrowhead Towne Center. This mall has virtually every store you can imagine with major brands such as Toni & Guy, GNC, Express, Spencer’s, and much more. This mall has live events and gives kids a chance to play with events at the Disney Store. You can also expect to see fashion events and educational games and activities by National Geographic’s for Kids. During the summer, the Arrowhead Mall hosts their annual Summer Concert Series. It is the only mall in the valley that has live concerts every summer!

Another popular mall is the Westgate City Center. This shopping mall is located just outside of Historic Downtown Glendale, a very short drive from Peoria. Westgate is full of not only shopping but entertainment and restaurants. When it comes to shopping, though, you can find everything from clothing, shoes, toys, health, and beauty products. There is literally something for everybody at Westgate. You can bring kids, family, and even your date, you will be able to shop for everyone all at the same shopping center.

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