With a rent budget of $1,500 , choosing the right city in the Phoenix metro area could mean up to 180 square feet more (or less) of apartment space. While smaller cities typically offer the most space, Mesa and Tempe stand out by bucking the trend. Meanwhile, Scottsdale is the only city that offers less space than the national average. Overall, none of the cities in the Valley offer renters more than 900 square feet of apartment space for $1,500.

Here are the details:

If space is a priority, look at the West Valley, where you get the most space for $1,500: Peoria leads with 874 square feet, and Surprise and Glendale follow with 865 square feet.

Mesa , although the biggest city in the East Valley, is also the one that offers the most apartment space for $1,500: 845 squ

See Full Page