Apartments for Rent in San Tan Valley, AZ

Located at the base of the majestic San Tan Mountains, San Tan Valley emerged in 2009 as one of Arizona's newest communities, transforming from open desert to a residential hub of nearly 100,000 residents. This Pinal County community offers residents a more relaxed pace of life while maintaining access to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

The rental landscape in San Tan Valley features primarily newer construction with communities like Pecan Creek South, San Tan Heights, and Johnson Ranch offering diverse housing options. Average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,600, with recent trends showing decreasing rental prices across all unit sizes. The area includes a mix of townhomes and single-family rental homes in planned neighborhoods, many featuring desert landscaping and mountain views.

San Tan Valley provides direct access to San Tan Mountains Regional Park, which spans over 10,000 acres of preserved Sonoran Desert terrain. The community sits between the towns of Queen Creek and Florence, with Queen Creek Marketplace about 15 minutes away and downtown Phoenix approximately 45 minutes northwest. While the area lacks public transportation, its location near the Loop 202 and Hunt Highway provides convenient car access to major employment centers in Mesa, Chandler, and the broader Phoenix metro area.