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It takes a lot of time to stay on top of the news, so here’s a quick roundup of stories about renting and living in Phoenix.
News for Phoenix renters
🛠️ A developer is breaking ground next month on two buildings along Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix that will include 125 apartments. (KTAR)
💸 Nearly half of Americans can’t afford the basics, including housing—and in Arizona, electricity bills are particularly high. (Arizona Mirror)
🚘 Phoenix is piloting a microtransit service that operates kind of like a shared Uber, with $2 rides available in three areas of the city. (Phoenix New Times)
🚍 And, speaking of transit, Phoenix is moving forward on a program to add Bus Rapid Transit to a route along 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. (Axios Phoenix)
👵 Seven Arizona cities made this year’s list for best places to retire. But for the 2027 ranking, only four made the cut. (ABC 15)
💧 The uncertainty over Arizona’s water supply has not been keeping people from buying homes here, according to some Valley realtors. (KJZZ)
🔍 Finding an apartment after landing a job in a new city can be tough. Here are some tips for your search. (RentCafe)
