Desert Meadows Apartments

16819 N 42nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053

Last Updated: Today

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$900 - $1,157	Studio - 2 Beds	Studio - 2	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	413 - 900 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$900

Studio, 1 Bath

, 413 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

174

$900

413 Sq. Ft.

Now

1 Bedroom

$963

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 611 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

237

$963

611 Sq. Ft.

Now

2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom

$1,157

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 900 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

202

$1,157

900 Sq. Ft.

Now

209

$1,157

900 Sq. Ft.

Now

109

$1,157

900 Sq. Ft.

Now

2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

$1,157

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 850 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

219

$1,157

850 Sq. Ft.

Now

118

$1,157

850 Sq. Ft.

9/30/25

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Income Restrictions

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

How To Qualify

Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.

2 Person Household

3 Person Household

4 Person Household

5 Person Household

6 Person Household

Details

Property Information

Built in 1983
148 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

Fee Not Specified

Comments

| Restrictions: None

Dogs Allowed

Fee Not Specified

Comments

| Restrictions: None

Property Highlights

Shopping and Restaurants within Walking Distance
Ample Storage
Wonderful office staff
Patio/Balcony
BBQ/Picnic Area
Beautiful Landscaping
Lush Landscaping
Neighborhood - Pet Park Close By
Spacious Closets
Air Conditioner
Great Location
Spacious Floor Plans
Water, Sewer, Trash Included

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Family Room
Freezer
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Linen Closet
Office
Oven
Pantry
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Storage Units
Tub/Shower
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Window Coverings

Community Features

Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Gated
Grill
Income Restricted
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Online Services
Pet Play Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Renters Insurance Program
Tennis Court
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Utilities Included
Walk-Up

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ^®

Very Walkable71 / 100

Transit Score ^®

Some Transit37 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Somewhat Bikeable46 / 100

Soundscore ^™

Active73 / 100

Transit

Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

33 min Drive

Moving to Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Desert Meadows Apartments proximity to Siete Square, Bell Park Center, and Sunburst Plaza. Siete Square is 0.2 miles away, and Bell Park Center is within a 6 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 37, Desert Meadows Apartments has some transit, including 5 transit stops within 9.2 miles. Transit options include Metro Pkwy and Mountain View/25Th Ave.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Desert Meadows Apartments are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.5 miles, including Conocido Park, Acoma Park, and Adobe Mountain Park.

Airports

Living in Deer Valley provides easy access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located just 32 minutes from Desert Meadows Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Sunburst School

Grades PK-6

Public

Mirage Elementary School

Grades PK-6

Public

Desert Foothills Middle School

Grades 7-8

Public

Greenway High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Northwest Christian School

Grades PK-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Arizona State University, West

Drive: 7 min (2.9 mi)

Thunderbird, West Campus

Drive: 9 min (3.6 mi)

Midwestern University

Drive: 9 min (3.9 mi)

Glendale Community College

Drive: 15 min (7.1 mi)

About Desert Meadows Apartments

Desert Meadows is a quiet community where management takes pride in understanding the special needs of our residents. We are dedicated to providing quality affordable housing to those individuals receiving a low or moderate income. Applicants must... also meet the established income (based on the Median income for the Greater Phoenix Area) and occupancy guidelines. Qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be provided housing upon availability. Our friendly and professional staff will help guide you into the apartment that is right for you!

Desert Meadows is a quiet community where management takes pride in understanding the special needs of our residents. We are dedicated to providing quality affordable housing to those individuals receiving a low or moderate income. Applicants must also meet the established income (based on the Median income for the Greater Phoenix Area) and occupancy guidelines. Qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be provided housing upon availability. Our friendly and professional staff will help guide you into the apartment that is right for you!

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