Rentals are not as abundant as one might think. Single family homes with about 1600 sq. ft or less of living space range from $900 to $2000 per month depending on neighborhood, age and amenities. You can expect to pay $1200 to $2500 for around 2000 sq. ft. If you want less than a years lease expect to pay $50-$150 more per month but less than 25% of the landlords are willing to accommodate you.

However, if you are moving from outside the area, this is by far the least expensive alternative to storage with a moving company. Apartments range from $600 for a one bedroom or studio to over $1000 for a 3 bedroom apt. Condos and town homes are usually larger and cost $100 to $150 more than apartments. Furnished condos and town homes start at $1200 per month and furnished single family homes can exceed $3500 in gated, lake or golf communities and $5000 in resort or view properties in higher end communities such as Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and some of our newer communities.

In the months of October through April expect to pay almost twice that amount. We call it "season"; reserve your home in advance as they start taking reservations in August. Make sure you ask which ones include electricity; most include basic cable and local phone service. Summer months are just as busy with convention business booming. Still relatively low in comparison to hotels. Some of the well-known hotel chains charge $250/night in season and are considered reasonable. I can help with houses and condos, but for apartments the best service in town without a fee to you would be a no-fee apartment locating service.

Call us for a recommendation based upon the area of town that you are interested in.