The size of an apartment for $1,500 a month varies widely across Arizona. According to a RentCafe analysis, in the West Valley cities of Surprise, Peoria, and Glendale, renters can secure between 834 and 857 square feet. In Phoenix, the same budget gets about 60 square feet less, while Mesa offers 833 square feet, and Chandler and Gilbert provide slightly smaller units. Tempe and Scottsdale have the smallest spaces for this budget, with Scottsdale offering just 675 square feet. Tucson offers the best value, providing nearly 900 square feet for $1,500.
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