Anchored to ASU's Kajikawa Football Practice Fields and Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, this guide radiates out across the East Valley and Phoenix metro, ranked best-first for a high-profile Sun Devil with real NIL money.
The closest, liveliest place to rent, steps from the facility on the light rail with bars, gyms, and teammates everywhere—the default Sun Devil pick.
Newer, secured apartment buildings on Town Lake a few minutes from practice, with waterfront running paths and a calmer feel than Mill but still close to teammates.
Safe, quiet South Tempe apartment communities with parking and pools, a short drive down Rural Rd for an athlete who wants calm and value off the Mill scene.
Leafy, upscale-feeling rentals bordering Old Town with great dining and recovery options, a clean 15-minute drive for an athlete ready to upgrade the vibe.
Master-planned communities with newer rental homes and townhomes, water features, and gated options—maximum space and quiet for a Sun Devil with bigger NIL money.
The neighborhoods above sit inside a twenty-minute drive of Kajikawa Football Practice Fields. But many athletes prioritize lifestyle, privacy, and prestige over commute — these are the areas across Phoenix where athletes most often buy and rent, even though they’re a longer drive from the facility.
An ultra-exclusive incorporated town of one-acre-plus desert estates ringed by Camelback and Mummy Mountains, with guard-gated pockets like Clearwater Hills where homes run $20M–$30M. The discreet, low-density refuge of choice for the Valley's biggest names.
North Scottsdale's most prestigious guard-gated enclave inside the master-planned DC Ranch, with three 24-hour staffed gates, a Tom Weiskopf championship course, and the 50,000-square-foot Silverleaf Club. Estates climb from $3M villas to $30M-plus canyon trophies.
A lush, tree-lined central-Phoenix district of oversized lots and custom homes at the foot of Camelback Mountain, prized for top restaurants, walkability, and big-lot privacy. A favorite of both active and retired pro baseball, football, and soccer players.
A guard-gated, 8,000-acre Sonoran golf community high in the foothills with seven courses (six Jack Nicklaus signature) and sweeping high-desert views. Among the most secluded prestige addresses in the metro.