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Renting an Apartment in The West Valley
What You Should Know
West Valley is the predominant neighborhood of the near west side, from about
35th Avenue west to 83rd Avenue and from I-10 north to the boundary with the
suburb of Glendale at Camelback Road. First developed in the 1950s and 1960s by
developer John F. Long, these neighborhoods include inexpensive homes largely
developed in the 1950s. Like many older inner-ring suburbs around the United
States, Maryvale is suffering some signs of urban decline as the belt of growth
has passed by, moving ever outward. Shopping in this area is provided by Desert
Sky Mall, and Cricket Pavilion offers an open-air entertainment amphitheatre for
concerts and attractions. Because of the lower housing costs, Maryvale has
attracted large numbers of families and immigrants from all over the world. It
is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The growing west side of Phoenix continues to spread outward. Newer suburbs are
springing up, including Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye. Further north, newer
suburbs like Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage and the western end of Glendale are
exploding with development.
Glendale is the first suburb of Phoenix moving northwest from downtown. It now
has over 250,000 people, and downtown Glendale features many historic
neighborhoods. Catlin Court has first-rate antique stores and shops, along with
many restaurants and lodging opportunities. Further north is the newer Arrowhead
Towne Center Mall, which affords shopping and diverse dining choices.
Cardinals Stadium is currently under construction in Glendale. The Fiesta Bowl
is moving to the stadium in 2007 and the 2008 Superbowl (XLII) will be held at
Cardinals Stadium.