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Are you looking for a new Phoenix rental? 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 checking out Zillow.
Some are more practical, while others may be just for dreaming. But hopefully they’re all at least entertaining to look through.
🥾 If your perfect day is a hike and a bath: This 2,810-square-foot home is right next to the Deem Hills Recreation Area, which means easy trail access. And for getting clean after a hike, the four-bed, 3.5-bath offers a dreamy soaking tub next to a window. The home is listed for $2,950 a month and has a fenced-in backyard with a grass area, a covered patio, and a two-car garage. Cats and dogs are allowed, and it’s available July 6.
💎 If you want to live the fancy life: For comparison, this house is a little smaller than the previous one at 2,460 square feet, but it’s listed for $4,300 a month. Some of the things it has going for it include a lot with neighbors on only one side, a “gourmet chef’s kitchen,” built-in entertainment shelving in the living room, a backyard pool with a Baja pad, an outdoor kitchen and TV hookup, and access to the community’s fitness center, pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, and more. The home off of Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Boulevard accepts up to two pets and is available Aug. 15.
😬 If rent over $4,000 makes you laugh (or cry): Here’s a home that’s over 1,000 square feet and listed for $1,195 a month. The three-bed, one-bath is off of Camelback Road and 40th Avenue. It has two stories, some interesting tiling, a walled outdoor space, and two parking spots. Pets are not allowed, and it’s available now.
If you come across any interesting, weird, or surprisingly affordable listings that you think should be featured here, please send them my way at jessicaswarner@couriernewsroom.com!
Listings available as of June 24. 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.
