New to the area (Phoenix: apartments, to rent, school)

[Roarkx]

Moving to Phoenix... I know it is hot. Hispanics don't worry me but criminals do, regardless of race. I will be attending MMI north of Phoenix. I will be renting and would like to live in a nice area fairly close to school which is Deer Valley Road just west of 17. More importantly, I want to avoid a bad area. I would like my wife to feel safe. She likes to shop and go out on weekends so we will need to be close to areas that offer those things. Safe, shopping, dinner places, cool bars that are not overrun by 20 something deralicts. Nothing against them, I was one once but have moved on.

Also... I am a bartender and will be looking for work in a cool, lively bar/resturaunt. Any suggestions for nice places will be appreciated. Not looking for a fast paced nightclub or a ritzy old folks scotch drinkin golfer hangout. Something in between?

Any advice?

[Finger Laker]

I would look toward the desert ridge area near tatum blv/101 and the arrowhead area near 83rd & bell (just off the 101)

both are near the 101/I17 - just in different directions - both are safe and pretty active - wide range of bars/restaurants & shopping

best of luck

[sablebaby]

I highly recommend staying closer to where your school is. Who wants another person commuting? LOL Not me. The area near your school is pretty decent, but borders on the just "ok" side. Arrowhead would be better for sure and not a bad commute.

Are you looking to rent an apt or house? If renting an apt, there's one that is pretty nice just down the road on 27th ave South of Deer Valley called The Retreat. Otherwise, the other closer NICE apartments will be in Arrowhead Ranch off the 101 and 59th or 67th ave. Oh, also, you might try the new apt complex near Pinnacle Peak and E of the 17 (behind all the nice shopping).

IF renting a home, look all over the following zips: 85310, 85308, 85085, there are others I just can't remember them all right now.

[drb85650]

Originally Posted by Finger Laker

I would look toward the desert ridge area near tatum blv/101 and the arrowhead area near 83rd & bell (just off the 101)

both are near the 101/I17 - just in different directions - both are safe and pretty active - wide range of bars/restaurants & shopping

best of luck

ditto