Desert Lakes Apartments
8245 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Property Summary
The community offers a variety of amenities, including two swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and a clubhouse. Residents have access to a business center and an on-site dog park. The property, built in 1984, features two-story buildings and provides assigned covered parking. Select units include private balconies or patios, walk-in closets, and kitchens equipped with dishwashers and energy-efficient appliances. Located in Phoenix, the community is situated near major freeways, providing straightforward travel to the surrounding area and downtown.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $905/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
Three things to know
9% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$905 to start, vs a median of $999 (within 3 mi).
Source · 853 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
25th Ave/Dunlap is 0.7 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 654 ft² · Unit 2089Available Nov 24$905/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 654 ft² · Unit 1008Available Now$1,024/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 654 ft² · Unit 0124Available Nov 10$1,046/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 654 ft² · Unit 0225Available Nov 13$1,214/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1094Available Oct 12$1,269/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 2023Available Nov 16$1,444/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 853 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
9% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 853 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to 25th Ave/Dunlap
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1984
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Hot Tub
- Patio
- Playground
- Grill
- Gated
- Pet Friendly
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Sundeck
- Business Center
- Dishwasher
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
Reviews
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What's Around
- Transit25th Ave/Dunlap · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesBaiz Fresh Foods · 0.3 mi
- Dining52 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksBlack Canyon Business Park, Phoenix, Arizona · 0.3 mi
- UniversityGrand Canyon University · 3.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (3)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 9, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
25th Ave/Dunlap is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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