A 2025 WalletHub study named Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert among the top U.S. cities for renters, highlighting factors like affordability, safety, job availability, and quality of life. Scottsdale earned high marks for job opportunities and recreation, while Chandler was praised for low rent-to-income ratios and newer housing stock. Other Valley cities such as Peoria, Glendale, and Tempe also ranked well.
Source: https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/08/these-arizona-cities-rank-some-best-places-rent-us/