Interesting Phoenix rentals we found on Zillow this week (March 18)

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week.

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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 recently while scrolling Zillow.

Some are more practical, while others may be just for dreaming. But hopefully they’re all at least entertaining to look through.

🧱 If you like a funky, vintage-feeling home: This three-bed, two-bath near 19th and Dunlap avenues has some fun design elements: an archway on the front exterior, bold tiling throughout the house, a big brick wall and fireplace, and more. The 1,829-square-foot house has a two-car garage, covered back patio, driveway basketball hoop, and RV gate with pavers. The home is listed for $3,000 and available now. Cats and large dogs are allowed.

🛶 If you want to live in the desert, but also by the water: This three-bed, three-bath near 32nd Street and Chandler Boulevard has a rare feature for Arizona—it’s a lakefront property. The $3,895 a month rent includes weekly pool service, regular landscaping, rooftop solar electricity, and a Tesla Level 2 charger. Outdoor amenities include a backyard pool, fire pit, grill, and three kayaks. And if you like fishing? The manmade lake is stocked every year with game fish. The home is available April 10, and pets are considered on a case-by-case basis.

💸 If you’re wondering how low we can go: Here’s the cheapest thing I found on Zillow: a $750 a month, 650-square-foot, one-bed, one-bath off of Roosevelt Street and 39th Avenue. However, the listing notes, “Photos are of another recently remodeled unit and will be updated after remodel is complete.” I’d be waiting for those photos if I were you. The listing says the home is available now (so the remodel timeline is unclear…?) and cats and dogs are allowed.

If you come across any interesting, weird, or surprisingly affordable listings that you think should be featured here, please send them my way at [email protected]!

Listings available as of March 17. 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!