And I just realized I misread titan's name for kowboy's. My brain is apparently non-functional right now :wink: Anyway here is what I have sent a few people.
I would definitely be on-campus if I didn't have my dog. You can't beat the price. I will have to find a roommate because I can't afford a one bedroom on my own. I'll definitely be advertising for one if I get rejected from the University of Arizona (it's cheaper for me to attend school and live in Tucson so...). Anyway, here were some of my favorite places.
The Isle at Arrowhead Ranch- 2 bedrooms starting at $890/month and 1 bedrooms starting from $722/month. It's located at 20250 N. 67th Ave, which is pretty close to the school. They had full sized washers with gas dryers, frost free refrigerators with ice makers (the newer complexes all had ice makers), dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceiling fans (these really cut down your summer electric bill), and it is a gated complex. It also has a couple lakes in the complex, which cut down on your summer electric bill a little, too. I liked the floor plans here a lot. I don't have app fees or deposit amts for this property for some reason, but most were similar. The company that owns this community puts a percentage of your rent down toward a house in a neighborhood owned by the company, and they also offer incentives if you move to other complexes owned by them. The Retreat is another complex close to school that was nice that is owned by the same company. They didn't say if they paid any utilities.
Before I write more, let me tell you my criteria. Garbage disposals, dishwashers, and washers and dryers are a must for me. I hate laundromats and doing dishes by hand is a pain. I once had an old old duplex with no garbage disposable and a non frost free fridge. It sucked! And since this is my first time moving to a new city by myself, safety is a big issue. I liked when communities were gated and if the places offered free alarm system activation and stuff. And then there was my dog. I love her to death and can't leave her behind in Tucson. I also only looked at schools within a 5 mile radius of AZCOM and nothing further south than Peoria Rd, since that is where the ghetto part of Glendale begins.
Arrowhead Landing- 15740 N. 83rd Ave, which is farther away from school than the Isle, but still not too far. Security deposit is between $200-$250 depending on the size of the apt. App fee is $35.53. All complexes in the Phoenix area charge a 1.8% renters tax on all fees and rent payments. They pay the trash and that's it. You pay all other utilities. One bedrooms stat at $690/month and 2 bedrooms start at $815/month. They have alarm systems, full size washer and dryer, frost free fridge w/ice maker, and ceiling fans. I liked this place a lot. I forget why though. It just has a star next to it on the list 🙂
The Springs at Arrowhead Towne Center- 17722 N. 79th Ave, right by the mall. Farther than the other two places, but in a good area. Very close to Target and Costco and all that. However, they said traffic gets hairy because the 101 ends right around there and everyon exits. They are extending the freeway though, which should improve traffic. A lot of places gave sheets with stuff close by-- grocery stores, post office, schools, library, churches, movie theaters, etc. One bedrooms starting from $670 and 2 bedrooms starting from $810. I liked this place a lot too. App fee was $35 (all places had a $50 app fee for married couples) and security deposits from $250-$350 depending on apt size (all apartments I looked at also had 3 bedroom sizes). They had wine racks built in, which I thought was funny. Full sized washer and dryer, frost free fridge with ice maker, alarm system, and it was gated. A lot of complexes also had fireplaces. I don't have it written down if they paid any utilities.
Sage Stone- 6233 W. Behrend Dr, one city block away from school. This was my favorite place. It was also, of course, the most expensive. But they have a lot of stuff for Midwestern students. All security deposits and app fees are waived for us-- except pet deposits, which is fine by me. Their one bedrooms start from $765, and their two bedrooms start from $945. Also, they have a $99 move in special for students and you get 4 weeks free rent on a 12 month lease. Plus 5% off the front of the lease. I'm not quite clear on how the 5% works yet. This place was so nice! It was also the last place I saw. they have ceiling fans, frost free fridge with ice maker, dishwasher, garbage disposal, full size washer and dryer, and it was gated. I don't think they pay any utilities.
OK the following apartments are old, but nice. And more importantly, less expensive. They also were not gated, and did not have alarms or alarm capabilities. I'll just put the name, address, and rent down. Most of these did not have washers and dryers or ice makers. If they had w/d, they were TINY. I don't know how you could wash more than one pair of jeans in them.
Cantamar- 16630 N. 43rd Ave, $680 1BR, $830 2BR. BIG
Thunderbird Paseo- I saw an AZCOM student getting his mail here. 5757 W. Eugie Ave. $615 1BR, $725 2BR. Big kitchen. They pay all but electricity, phone, and cable.
Eagle Crest- 6451 W. Bell Rd. For some reason I don't have a price sheet.
Greentree- 5959 W. Greenway Rd. Right by the business school. 1 BR $569, 2 BR $604. I liked these.
Deer Creek- 20244 N. 31st Ave. Creepy leasing agent. 1BR $570, 2BR $715. Seemed run down inside, but nice outside.
I also went to The Pavillions 7400 W. Arrowhead Clubhouse Dr, Arrowhead Summit 18330 N. 79th Ave, The Retreat 20808 N. 27th Ave, Strayhorse20707 N. 67th Ave, and Laguna 20251 N. 75th Ave (this one also had lakes in it), but nothing stood out. I went to Sierra Canyon17500 N. 67th Ave and to Adagio 15645 N. 35th Ave, but the leasing agent was busy and I didn't have time to wait. If I go back, I will tour them both. I hope this is helpful to you.
