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- 1–3 Bedrooms
- $1,199-$1,791 Pricing
- 707–1,235 Square Feet
Rent Specials
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About Rio Santa Fe
Peaceful and serene living, yet near the best in shopping and dining…come home to Rio Santa Fe apartments in Avondale AZ and find out why our residents love us! Perfectly situated in the heart of Avondale, Rio Santa Fe is thoughtfully designed to be a premier desert community. Discover our ideal location that puts you minutes away from all the best that Arizona has to offer. Less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix, our close-knit community is near popular retail centers, fabulous restaurants, business parks, and cultural attractions. With 8 creatively designed and spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floor plans to choose from, our apartments feature many upscale amenities including ceiling fans, washers and dryers, well-equipped electric kitchens, extra storage, and much more!
Rio Santa Fe is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Neighborhood and 85392 Zip code of Avondale, AZ. This community is professionally managed by Apartment Management Consultants L.L.C.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24 Hr Emergency Maintenance Service
- Bbq Grills Throughout The Community
- Ceiling Fan (S)
- Cox Quick Connect - 1 Month Free*
- Detached Garages Available
- Extended Closets
- Individual Strength Training Machines
- Manicured landscaping
- Online Resident Services And Rent Pay
- Oversized Closets
- Partnered With Epremium Insurance*
- Pet Friendly Community With Pet Stations
- Rental Legal Liability Options*
- Resident Referral Program
- Resort Style Swimming Pool And Spa!
- Resort-Style Sparking Pool
- Spacious Balcony Or Patio
- Specialized Cardio Machines
- Wood Inspired Flooring*
Property Contact Info
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Office Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Rio Santa Fe offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,199 and having 707–1,235 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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- $1,199
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- $1,199 - $1,275
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- $1,275
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Apartment Model: 1x1-779From $1,1991 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 779 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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1x1-779 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 2117Apartment Model: 1x1-779$1,1991 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 779 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3165Apartment Model: 1x1-779$1,2751 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 779 sq ftAvailable August 7, 20261x1-796
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,295 Available Now 1130 796 $250 $1,295 August 10, 2026 2155 796 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,295
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,295
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- $1,295
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,295
Apartment Model: 1x1-796$1,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 796 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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1x1-796 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1130Apartment Model: 1x1-796$1,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 796 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2155Apartment Model: 1x1-796$1,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 796 sq ftAvailable August 10, 20261x1-916
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,329 Available Now 2144 916 $250 $1,329 Available Now 1173 916 $250 $1,319 Available Now 2109 916 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,319 - $1,331
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- $1,319 - $1,329
Unit 2144 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,329
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,319 - $1,331
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,329
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,319 - $1,331
Unit 2109 Amenities and Features
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- $1,319
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,319 - $1,331
Apartment Model: 1x1-916From $1,3191 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 916 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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1x1-916 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 2144Apartment Model: 1x1-916$1,3291 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 916 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1173Apartment Model: 1x1-916$1,3291 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 916 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2109Apartment Model: 1x1-916$1,3191 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 916 sq ftAvailable Now1x1R-707
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,415 Available Now 1147 707 Unit 1147 Amenities and Features
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- Family Room
- Vinyl Flooring
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- $1,415
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- $1,415
Apartment Model: 1x1R-707$1,4151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 707 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
1x1R-707 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 1147Apartment Model: 1x1R-707$1,4151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 707 sq ftAvailable Now1x1-707
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,212 September 8, 2026 2171 707 $250 $1,202 September 10, 2026 3111 707 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,202 - $1,212
Unit 2171 Amenities and Features
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- $1,212
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,202 - $1,212
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- $1,202
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,202 - $1,212
Apartment Model: 1x1-707From $1,2021 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 707 sq ftAvailable September 8, 2026![]()
1x1-707 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 2171Apartment Model: 1x1-707$1,2121 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 707 sq ftAvailable September 8, 2026Apartment Unit: 3111Apartment Model: 1x1-707$1,2021 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 707 sq ftAvailable September 10, 20262 Bedrooms
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,299 Available Now 2132 970 $250 $1,336 Available Now 1192 970 $250 $1,346 Available Now 1196 970 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- Walk-In Closets
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- $1,299 - $1,346
Unit 2132 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- $1,299
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,299 - $1,346
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- Walk-In Closets
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- $1,336
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,299 - $1,346
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- Walk-In Closets
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- $1,346
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,299 - $1,346
Apartment Model: 2x1-970From $1,2992 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2x1-970 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 2132Apartment Model: 2x1-970$1,2992 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1192Apartment Model: 2x1-970$1,3362 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1196Apartment Model: 2x1-970$1,3462 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 970 sq ftAvailable Now2x2-1022
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,469 Available Now 3106 1022 $250 $1,448 Available Now 3103 1022 $250 $1,409 August 7, 2026 3202 1022 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,399 - $1,469
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- $1,409 - $1,469
Unit 3106 Amenities and Features
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- $1,469
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,399 - $1,469
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- $1,448
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,399 - $1,469
Unit 3202 Amenities and Features
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- $1,409
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,399 - $1,469
Apartment Model: 2x2-1022From $1,3992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1022 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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2x2-1022 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 3106Apartment Model: 2x2-1022$1,4692 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1022 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3103Apartment Model: 2x2-1022$1,4482 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1022 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3202Apartment Model: 2x2-1022$1,4092 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1022 sq ftAvailable August 7, 20262x2-1093
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1093 sq ftAvailable Aug 10Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit View Details $1,449 August 10, 2026 1201 1093 $250 $1,426 August 10, 2026 2104 1093 $250 $1,429 September 10, 2026 2133 1093 $250 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- $1,426 - $1,449
Unit 1201 Amenities and Features
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- $1,449
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,426 - $1,449
Unit 2104 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Walk-In Closets
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Unit Price
- $1,426
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,426 - $1,449
Unit 2133 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Microwave
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- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
Unit 2133 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,429
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,426 - $1,449
Apartment Model: 2x2-1093From $1,4262 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1093 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026FloorplansPhotos![]()
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2x2-1093 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 1201Apartment Model: 2x2-1093$1,4492 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1093 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026Apartment Unit: 2104Apartment Model: 2x2-1093$1,4262 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1093 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026Apartment Unit: 2133Apartment Model: 2x2-1093$1,4292 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1093 sq ftAvailable September 10, 20263 Bedrooms
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3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1235 sq ftAvailable Aug 10Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,791 August 10, 2026 3160 1235 $250 Unit 3160 Amenities and Features
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- Storage Space
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- Ice Maker
- Microwave
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- Walk-In Closets
Unit 3160 Rent and Fees
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- $1,791
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- $250 deposit
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- $1,791
Apartment Model: 3x2-1235$1,7913 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1235 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026![]()
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3x2-1235 - Floorplan 3 Apartment Unit: 3160Apartment Model: 3x2-1235$1,7913 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1235 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026
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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Property Information
- 336 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 2000
Lease Terms
- Flexible Lease Terms Available
- Short Term Lease Options
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Dog
- Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered
Parking Fees
- Parking
- Parking FeeiCharged Per Unit.$15-$15/mo
- Garage ParkingiThe garages are $100.00 per month to rent.
Additional Parking Options
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
- Maintenance On Site
- Package Service
- Property Manager On Site
- Trash Pickup Curbside
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- 24 Hour Access
Community Features
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
Outdoor Features
- Grill
Recreation and Fitness
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Heating
- Sprinkler System
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wi Fi
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Pantry
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- Family Room
- Den
- Dining Room
- Window Coverings
- Vinyl Flooring
- Carpet
- Large Bedrooms
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13015 W Rancho Sante Fe Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Getting Around
60 / 100 Moderately walkable
20 / 100 Limited public transit
50 / 100 Fairly bikeable
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
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70 / 100 Restaurants
70 / 100 Cafes
60 / 100 Nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Santa Fe
Where is Rio Santa Fe located?
Rio Santa Fe is located at 13015 W Rancho Sante Fe Blvd near the Rancho Santa Fe area of Avondale, AZ
What is the current rent range at Rio Santa Fe?
1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Rio Santa Fe currently range from $1,199 to $1,791
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Rio Santa Fe are
- Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at Rio Santa Fe is: Your new home starts here !~~Lease today and receive 6 weeks rent free !.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
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????? Five Stars!
June 17, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
I recently signed my lease renewal for a second year at Rio Santa Fe Apartments, and I couldn't be happier with my decision!
I truly love my apartment, the community amenities, and the overall atmosphere here. One of the biggest reasons I was excited to renew my lease is the amazing office staff. A special thank you to Yazmin, who is always friendly, professional, helpful, and genuinely cares about the residents.
I've also been fortunate to have great neighbors in my building, which has made ...
living here even more enjoyable. It's nice to be part of a community where people are friendly and respectful.
From the beautiful grounds and amenities to the outstanding customer service from the office team, Rio Santa Fe has been a wonderful place to call home. I'm looking forward to another great year here and would definitely recommend this community to anyone looking for a place to live!
Thank you, Rio Santa Fe, and especially Yazmin, for making this such a positive experience!
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Worst Apartment Experience in 4 Years
November 15, 2025 - Review from Apartments.com
Honestly, all I have to say is red flag — RUN. This apartment complex has been nothing but stress from day one.
When we first moved in, our unit flooded from the apartment above. Maintenance patched the ceiling and promised they’d be back to fix it properly. Four years later — we moved out with the same patch job still there. That alone tells you everything you need to know.
Maintenance is terrible. They either don’t reply, don’t communicate, or show up and still don’t fix anything. Half-done ...
work, ignored requests, and weeks (sometimes months) of waiting. Our AC leaked so badly the bucket underneath was overflowing, the AC completely stopped working, and even the emergency line told us it “wasn’t an emergency.” We sat in a hot apartment with two kids and water everywhere, and it still took almost a month for someone to come.
Then there’s the towing nightmare.
Our car was towed twice, and both times the complex admitted it was THEIR mistake. They allow random tow companies to pull cars even when you’re parked in your own assigned spot. And instead of helping, we had to take time off work, load up our two kids, and drive to the tow yard ourselves — all because of their incompetence.
And for everyone saying the front office is “super helpful” — I hope people notice that they pick and choose who they actually help. Because not everyone gets that same experience. Most of the time the office is closed, the people working there have no idea how to answer basic questions, the manager stays hidden in the back, and they NEVER answer their phones. I have multiple emails showing how many times they ignored us. It feels like they just hire anyone, whether they care or not.
Ever since the new manager took over, everything has gone downhill. More fees, no improvements, no accountability, and absolutely zero customer service. They nickel-and-dime tenants while letting the whole property rot.
Move-out was exactly what we expected: unnecessary charges for basic turnover work that should already be on their end.
After four years here, I can confidently say:
Avoid this place at all costs. You deserve better.
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Property Manager Responded
November 20, 2025
We're sorry to hear about your experience and the issues you've faced during your time with us. Your feedback is important, and we are committed to addressing these concerns to improve our services. Please contact our office directly so we can work towards a resolution.
Worst apartment complex I’ve even lived in
June 17, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
Ever since moving in in August we have had nothing good to report. It took them several months just to approve the application. The office never answers the phone. The maintenance is super slow. Took them several weeks to fix our stove, several weeks to fix our dishwasher and well over a month to fix our dryer, only to replace it with an older model. We have had: earwigs, scorpions, roaches, crickets, silverfish and other bugs in the apartment not to mention ants in the bathroom of all places ...
(which took fovever to finally not be an issue anymore) They will have pest control come spray but it’s not enough. People don’t pick up their dog poop but I feel that happens everywhere…but it’s still annoying. Also Walmart shopping carts are dumped all over the complex and homeless people roam about the complex at night and in the early morning. It’s not safe, there have been tweakers sitting beside our car in the morning or just sitting by the stairwells. It looks nice from a distance but it’s not. save yourself the time and just skip over this place, you could pay the same price for a gated community that has faster maintenance and less pest issues for sure.
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Property Manager Responded
June 27, 2022
Hello! While we appreciate all of the feedback we receive, we are disappointed to read this negative assessment of our community. We assure you that our team strives to create a comfortable and pleasant place for our residents to call home and we apologize if you feel we have ever fallen short of this goal. We understand that pests are frustrating, which is why we work closely with our pest control team to ensure that these issues are avoided or taken care of immediately. We are alarmed by your referenced concerns and would like the chance to speak with you in hopes of providing solutions and restoring your opinion. Please feel free to stop by our office or give us a call whenever you have the time.
Sincerely,
Community Manager
Move here if you like feeling unsafe
June 15, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
In the time I've been here there have been police over half a dozen times. There have been 3 shattered widows where the glass is left on the ground for a week. Shattered light fixtures on the property as well as my patio. My motorcycle was vandalised by three tenants, the office nor the police could help. There is trash around the buildings on the daily. There have been 9 scorpions just on the inside. Cockroaches, spiders, mosquitos and wasps run rampant inside and out. There is no sound nor ...
thermal insulation. If you like bugs, loud noises, heat in the summer, cold in the winter, and feeling unsafe, this place is for you!
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Property Manager Responded
July 9, 2020
We're so sorry that happened to you, John. Though crime can happen anywhere at any time, we do work closely with local law enforcement to provide as much assistance as possible when necessary. We sincerely apologize for your negative experiences, and we would like to help make your time here as positive as possible moving forward. Please reach out to us at your next convenience, John.
Awful management
July 10, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
he most common thing I am seeing in most of these reviews is the exact same thing I have experienced: it’s all about the money. I have lived here for almost 3 years at this point with only minor issues until the newest office manager took over. Cancels payments I have made online without notice so I end up paying an additional $300 plus in late fees. Threatens to not allow me to pay my next months rent when I had a small balance(under $100) if it wasn’t paid before next month, but when I go in to ...
pay it (with check in hand) they tell me she just rolled it into next month? So are we just making up rules and deciding randomly who to enforce them on? There’s no consistency, it’s ridiculous. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone and would suggest everyone spread the word. Their rating is so low for a reason!!!
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DO NOT MOVE HERE
January 26, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
I have had literally nothing but issues with this apartment since I moved in. To start off I had to move my move in date about a week early which they said was fine I would just have to pay for the extra week. When I got to the apartment to start moving our stuff they never informed us that they were redoing the pavement and we would have to park across the apartment complex and carry our beds and other heavy stuff just to move it into our apartment. Mind you I was so pregnant and getting induced ...
the whole day that my boyfriend was having to carry all of the stuff by himself basically until people that were gonna help us were getting off work. When we did get moved in we found a black widow spider in the balcony closet. My daughter was a day old and I was worrying it was gonna get inside and bite her. We contacted the office they assured us that they would put us on the list for pest control. They didn’t. We had to wait an extra two weeks for them to come spray. Then we started having scorpions in our apartment. One was crawling on me. Another was crawling on my 3 month old daughter which was the final straw. The office kept telling us oh we will have pest control spray. The next day after they sprayed there was one right outside my front door. They then told us oh well you can move but you’re gonna have to pay. We agreed to move to another unit. They were being so rude the entire time. One of the office people had told us to get a hotel until they figured out something for us. Of course they weren’t going to refund us what we paid. They gave us “2” days to move AND clean the old apartment complex. We agreed because they told us we would get the keys at 10 am and my boyfriend was off that day. We kept calling we didn’t get the keys until after 4 pm. They didn’t give us an extra day because they took all day to give us the keys. Try moving in a day with a 3 month old baby on top of cleaning smh. This apartment complex they moved us into needed stuff fixed but it took about 2 months before they came and fixed it. This month I wrote a check to them for rent. My bank pulled it back I contacted them IMMEDIATELY they kept saying oh it went through on our side. I kept calling they kept telling us the same thing Instead of listening to me and having me bring them a money order they waited 22 days to tell me and is now charging me 450 dollars extra even though I contacted them at the beginning of the month to tell them! DO NOT MOVE HERE!
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great place to live
August 17, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
This is a great place for people that are new to AZ or new to the area, is really central, you have all the right places within walking distance, Walt mart, in and out, LA fitness and a recreational park. The I10 is visible from the apartment so you are within a short drive from anywhere like the stadium or the airport which it will take you about 20 min to get there. It also have really easy access from both Dysart or McDowell.
Management is great and always welcome you with a smile, they always ...
take care off any problem that I may have. I really recommend these place.
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Love and hate
August 11, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
We love the area around Rio Santa Fe Apartments. There is good places to eat and Walmart is super close. It is a quiet community that seems safe. On the inside of the apartment however, we just thought for the amount of money we are paying it would be nicer. There are closet doors that haven't been on their track to open or close since we moved in and they never came to fix it like they said they would; the counter tops have all kinds of cut marks on them and are peeling back at the edges; the ...
tub is stained with black marks; and probably the thing that upsets me the most is we did not get new carpet or even clean carpet. It just had visible stains and is fraying big time in the entryway and kitchen! We love the layout...but we hate the quality and price.
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My new Place
August 10, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
My new place is an excellent new start for me as I have been through many difficult changes in the last 2 years health issues life issues pain and hurt. Coming to this apt complex has bee a god send as every one here has been helpful and understanding to my needs and wants to make a new home and life for myself and my family. I am working hard to afford to keep it and stay in this wonderful spot that is clean safe and healthy for me my son and disabled mom who is a blessing to me in my life ...
every day. I am a hard working God loving women seeking to have happiness joy and security in my life and the ones I love deeply. I am trusting in gods Love and favor to keep the ones I love safe healthy happy and secure in a world full of so much hardship and homelessness. If I would win rent for a year it would be such a Blessing to me and my family to have such a giant step toward a home we can keep...
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Rio Santa Fe
August 5, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Moved in April and wish I could break my lease.The tenants above are constantly making noise like they are lifting weight. And 18 issues that needs repairing. It gets repaired as a work order is requested. Pet owners don't clean up after their pets. And the weight room needs to be updated.
Awesome Location / Cute Floor Plans / Reasonable Price
July 20, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Great place for the price. Close to spring training, shopping, schools, i10, gyms, bicycle riding areas, hiking, etc. 20 minutes from downtown. Maintenance can be busy and drag their heals but everything got fixed eventually. Recommend east and north facing units. South and west facing units can get toasty. As for any apartment, insist on seeing the unit you are getting and not just the model.
I WOULD NEVER LIVE HERE AGAIN!!!
June 27, 2014 - Review from Apartments.com
I moved into Rio Santa Fe apartments july of 2013.
Day one, my apartment wasnt finished, My dryer is so loud that my husband and I cannot do laundry if we are trying to sleep, We had maintenance check on it we were told it was old and there was nothing that could be done for it. My laundry room door wouldnt shut all the way. Maintenance was sent to my apartment to fix but the solution was to scrap the paint and part of the wall stopping it from shutting, No repair paint nothing I have had a dark ...
whole in my wall since i got here. My air conditioning thermostat doesnt have the right cover for it, it falls and doesnt hang correctly. My dish washer door has been broken since we got here the door would fall right open. We did get that fixed though. We went without hot water for a full 7 DAY!!!! Apartment management was made aware of the fact that we didnt have hot water but couldnt do anything for us until we were first on the list for service and we had to wait for a heater. We asked for a different apartment to shower in until it was fixed, we couldnt keep the keys to any apartment over night and had to have the keys back before the apartment office closed at 6. My husband and I work opposite shift (we had to take cold showers for & days)
After a week and two hot water heaters later the maintenance man who fixed it didnt do it correctly so water was running for hours before I noticed my patio flooding. Everything in my utility room is damaged but even though that apartment maintenance is to blame zero compensation would be given. I am now toward the end of my lease and only thought I had to give 30 days, when we had to give 60. Apartment management states they left a notice on my door 60 days in advance saying we needed to renew or sign a paper ending out lease we never received a notice! Management will not budge with the 60 day notice and they are now trying to charge us out of contract rates for the necxt month. EVERY single time I have gone to the office dealing with the front desk people to management I have dealt with the worst attitude problems and pure disrespect. In the year I have lived here there have been so many different people working in the office and 3 different property managers. I have been calling for days and days trying to get a hold of the corporate people so I do not have to pay the out of contract rent and I havent even received a call back.
I will never live here again I will make sure everyone I know is aware of the hole this place is. I wouldnt wish this dump on anyone!
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Nearby Schools
Agua Fria High School
Agua Fria Union High School District
530 East Riley Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1532 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
Western Sky Middle School
Litchfield Elementary District
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Public School - Grades K-8 (951 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away
Property Identified
Lattie Coor
Avondale Elementary District
220 East La Canada Boulevard
Public School - Grades PK-5 (304 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Rio Santa Fe.
Big Box and Retail
Lowe's
13191 W Mcdowell Rd
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away
Jcpenney
13333 W Mcdowell Rd
2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away
Target
1515 N Litchfield Rd
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Food City
1450 N Dysart Rd
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away
Safeway
440 N Estrella Pky
8 minute drive / 3.76 miles away
Aldi
5775 W Baseline Rd
21 minute drive / 10.26 miles away
Hospitals
Military Bases
Luke Air Force Base
11 minute drive / 5.29 miles away
Shopping Centers
Rio Santa Fe has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Studio Apartments | $1,201 | $1,020 | $1,506 |
| Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,050 | $2,341 |
| Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,095 | $2,695 |
| Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,333 | $9,386 |
| Avondale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $2,756 | $2,934 |
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,759 | $1,350 | $2,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,188 | $1,595 | $5,995 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,535 | $1,785 | $8,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,062 | $2,215 | $8,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $2,820 | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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