Zillow roundup: Phoenix rentals that caught our eye this week (April 3)

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention on Zillow 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 love a kitchen with character: This four-bed, two-bath in Phoenix’s historic Coronado neighborhood has some fun tiling that makes for a fun vibe in the kitchen. The 1,705-square-foot home near 12th Street and McDowell Road has original oak floors, a detached garage with a private driveway, a bright sunflower mural, and Ring security cameras. Rent is $3,700 a month and includes monthly landscaping. The home is available May 1, and pets are allowed.

😯 If you want a unique home with lots of land: This is one of the most interesting listings I’ve seen in a while. For $4,850 a month, you could rent a 4,122-square-foot home on 1.43 acres in Laveen. The four-bed, 3.5-bath—which almost looks like a giant white barn?—was custom-built in 2024 and is at the end of a private road. There are both attached and detached garages, for a total of six covered parking spots, and a 1,685-square-foot basement. The home is available now, and cats and dogs are allowed. The listing also mentions room for horses and goats, “or whatever lifestyle you’ve been building toward.”

🧱 If “little brick townhouse” perks up your ears: This 600-square-foot, one-bed, one-bath is going for $1,000 a month. The red brick home is near 17th Avenue and McDowell Road and has one covered parking spot. It’s available now, and the listing doesn’t mention pets.

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 31. 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.

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