Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ—85050

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is $3,070, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is studios: $1,450, 1-bedrooms: $1,350, 2-bedrooms: $2,360, 3-bedrooms: $2,850, 4-bedrooms: $4,000. The most common rental property sizes in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.4% and 36.2% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ has a population of 32,700, which has increased by 6.6% over the past 5 years. Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.8% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 70.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is hispanic, making up 10.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.8% of the population in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ, and this percentage has increased by 4.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ under the Section 8 program is 0.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.