{"id":111536,"date":"2020-12-21T03:18:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=111536"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:08:08","slug":"deer-valley-a-tight-knit-up-and-coming-community-to-call-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/deer-valley-a-tight-knit-up-and-coming-community-to-call-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Deer Valley, a Tight-Knit, Up-and-Coming Community to call Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Phoenix northwest Deer Valley neighborhood is an ever-expanding community with several outdoor spaces, including the Volcanic Adobe Mountains and the Adobe Dam Regional Park which includes the Adobe Mountain Train Museum, GoKart Racing, golfing, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park. This middle-class neighborhood is culturally diverse and full of a variety of eateries, shopping, and employment opportunities, making it a great option for those looking for apartments for rent in Deer Valley Village<\/a>, to move to the area.<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

Running along the 101 and Interstate 17, located in the northwestern section of Phoenix, Deer Valley borders the Desert View, North Mountain, and Paradise Valley neighborhoods, along with the cities of Peoria and Glendale. Along with the Adobe Mountains, this large community is near Scatter Wash, Apache Wash Trail Head, the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, and just 30 minutes from Lake Pleasant.<\/p>\n

Homes in Deer Valley<\/h3>\n

In the last two decades, Deer Valley has seen tremendous growth and that is visible in the number of new apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and single-family houses. This community has a wide range of properties for renters to choose from. In the northern section of Deer Valley, single-family homes make up the majority of rentals, while closer to I-17 and 101, more condos and apartments are being built. This neighborhood is full of smaller communities giving this northern part of the Valley a friendly vibe.<\/p>\n

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Lifestyle<\/h3>\n

Deer Valley\u2019s prime location near Interstate 10 and 17 may be the leading reason to call this neighborhood home. Part of what is considered North Phoenix, Deer Valley\u2019s welcoming tight-knit community developments, beautiful desert landscape, diverse culture, and expansive shopping make Deer Valley a comfortable place to call home.<\/p>\n

What to do in Deer Valley<\/h3>\n

This densely populated community has no shortage of shopping, family attractions, and outdoor areas.<\/p>\n

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Shopping in Deer Valley<\/strong>
\nWith three major outdoor shopping centers nearby, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Happy Valley Towne Center, and Norterra residents have an abundance of choices when it comes to their purchase power. All three centers include a wide range of dining choices and house a theater. Desert Ridge and Norterra regularly have outdoor live music and holiday events like Nightly Snowfall at Christmas and a visit from the Easter Bunny in the spring.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Ridge Park<\/strong>
\nLighted basketball courts, softball fields, and a large covered playground are found at this large Deer Valley park. However, this incredible green paradise is more than just some courts and a playground – it is disc golf heaven. The challenging 18-hole course is full of desert shrubbery, rocks, and rough terrain. Most holes are furnished with flags peeking out from the thick brush. Buffalo Ridge Park is filled with hills allowing course elevation changes. Also, the park comes equipped with a 1.9-mile loop for hiking and mountain biking.<\/p>\n

Turf Paradise<\/strong>
\nSurrounded by the majestic North Mountain range, Turf Paradise is the third-largest sport\u2019s attraction in Arizona. The thoroughbred horse racetrack has been a main source of entertainment in the Valley since 1956. Turf Paradise offers thrilling live races year-round.<\/p>\n

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