Desert Meadows Apartments

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16819 N 42nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053

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Desert Meadows

16819 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(844) 647-0782
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $900Pricing
  • 413–900Square Feet

About Desert Meadows

Desert Meadows is a quiet community where management takes pride in understanding the special needs of our residents. We are dedicated to providing quality affordable housing to those individuals receiving a low or moderate income. Applicants must also meet the established income (based on the Median income for the Greater Phoenix Area) and occupancy guidelines. Qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be provided housing upon availability. Our friendly and professional staff will help guide you into the apartment that is right for you!

Desert Meadows is located in the Deer Valley Neighborhood and 85053 Zip code of Phoenix, AZ. This community is professionally managed by MEB Affordable Management Services, LLC

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Ample Storage
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Beautiful Landscaping
  • Great Location
  • Lush Landscaping
  • Neighborhood - Pet Park Close By
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Shopping and Restaurants within Walking Distance
  • Spacious Closets
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Water, Sewer, Trash Included
  • Wonderful office staff

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Desert Meadows offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $900 and having 413–900 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    $900

    Studio, 1 Bath, 413 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $900Available Now274413

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 274 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $900

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $900
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 611 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability1 Bedroom611 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 850 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom850 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 900 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom900 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Income Restrictions At Desert Meadows

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

# Persons50% Income Limit 60% Income Limit 80% Income Limit
1$36,000$43,200$57,600
2$41,100$49,320$65,760
3$46,300$55,560$74,080
4$51,400$61,680$82,240
5$55,550$66,660$88,880
6$59,650$71,580$95,440
income restriction

To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

    Restrictions:

    None

    Comments: | Restrictions: None

    Dogs

      Restrictions:

      None

      Comments: | Restrictions: None

      Parking Info and Fees

      Surface Loti1st come 1st serve basis

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Features and Amenities

      On-Site Services

      • Property Manager On Site
      • Trash Pickup Curbside
      • Pet Play Area
      • Renters Insurance Program
      • Online Services
      • Public Transportation
      • Maintenance On Site
      • Laundry Facilities

      Community Features

      • Clubhouse
      • Walk Up

      Outdoor Features

      • Grill
      • Picnic Area
      • Courtyard
      • Controlled Access
      • Patio

      Recreation and Fitness

      • Tennis Court
      • Playground
      • Pool

      Interior Features

      • Balcony
      • Storage Space
      • Tub/Shower
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Cable Ready
      • Air Conditioning
      • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
      • Smoke Free

      Kitchen Amenities

      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Disposal
      • Freezer
      • Kitchen
      • Dishwasher
      • Oven
      • Pantry

      Living Area Features

      • Walk In Closets
      • Large Bedrooms
      • Family Room
      • Dining Room
      • Linen Closet
      • Views
      • Window Coverings
      • Office
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Carpet
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      16819 N 42nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053

      Hours and Contact Info

      Call Us - Open Now!
      Currently Closed
      By Appointment
      Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
      Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
      Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
      Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
      Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
      SaturdayClosed
      SundayClosed

      Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Meadows

      Where is Desert Meadows located?

      Desert Meadows is located at 16819 N 42nd Ave near the Deer Valley area of Phoenix, AZ

      What is the current rent range at Desert Meadows?

      Studio at Desert Meadows currently start from $900. Call today for more info!

      When is the leasing office open?

      • The office Hours for Desert Meadows are
      • Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
      • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
      • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
      • Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
      • Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
      • Saturday Closed
      • Sunday Closed

      Are pets allowed?

      Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

      Lifestyle Ratings

      • Affordability Great Value3.8

        The Desert Meadows Apartments are 21.9% cheaper than the average apartment in the Deer Valley area, and 32.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

        Rent Comparison to the Deer Valley Neighborhood

        FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
        Studio$900$1,153-$253-21.9%

        Rent Comparison to the city of Phoenix

        FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
        Studio$900$1,338-$438-32.7%

        Methodology: On 03/19/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 143 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Desert Meadows (Deer Valley), and 1459 other apartment communities in Phoenix using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

        Rent Pricing Data as of 03/19/2026

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      Nearby Schools

      Greenway High School

      Glendale Union High School District
      3930 West Greenway Road
      Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)
      In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
      8/10

      Sunburst School

      Washington Elementary School District
      14218 North 47th Avenue
      Public School - Grades PK-5 (0 Students)
      In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
      6/10

      Desert Foothills Middle School

      Washington Elementary School District
      3333 West Banff Lane
      Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)
      In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
      5/10
      School data provided by GreatSchools.
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      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from Desert Meadows.

      Big Box and Retail

      Autozone

      16823 N 43rd Ave
      1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

      Walgreens

      4965 W Bell Rd
      3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

      Kohl's

      5408 W Bell Rd
      4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

      Colleges and Universities

      Thunderbird School Of Global Management - West Campus

      1 Global Place
      4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

      Arizona State University - West Campus

      4701 West Thunderbird Road
      5 minute drive / 2.37 miles away

      Midwestern University - Glendale

      19555 North 59th Avenue
      5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

      Groceries

      Albertson's

      5040 W Cactus Rd
      6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away

      Winco Foods

      330 W Bell Rd
      8 minute drive / 4.06 miles away

      Sprouts Farmers Market

      5130 W Peoria Ave
      8 minute drive / 4.09 miles away

      Hospitals

      Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

      5555 West Thunderbird Road
      5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

      Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center

      19829 North 27th Avenue
      5 minute drive / 2.63 miles away

      Arrowhead Hospital

      18701 North 67th Avenue
      6 minute drive / 3.21 miles away

      Restaurants and Dining

      Different Pointe of View

      11111 North 7th Street
      12 minute drive / 5.81 miles away

      Feeney's

      6314 N 12th Street
      19 minute drive / 9.32 miles away

      Tarbell's

      3213 East Camelback Road
      25 minute drive / 11.98 miles away

      Shopping Centers

      Bell Park Center

      4240 W Bell Rd
      1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

      Bell Plaza

      4239-4255 W Bell Rd
      1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

      Siete Square

      4139 W Bell Rd
      1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

      Desert Meadows has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

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      Rental Price Ranges in the Area

      BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
      Phoenix Studio Apartments $1,338$599$4,705
      Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,556$526$10,000+
      Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,914$644$10,000+
      Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,478$730$10,000+
      Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,729$770$10,000+
      Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments $8,327$999$10,000+
      Phoenix 6 Bedroom Apartments $13,986$3,300$10,000+

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