Apartment & townhome directory · Phoenix, AZ

Desert Meadows

16819 N 42nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053

Studio · 1 bedroom · 2 bedrooms413–900 sq ft

Building exteriorApartment buildings and walkway at Desert Meadows.

Building exteriorDesert Meadows entrance sign at Desert Meadows.

Pool & spaSwimming pool and deck at Desert Meadows.

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Get to know the community

Income-qualified studios and apartments with four layouts.

Desert Meadows offers studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments on North 42nd Avenue. Its two-bedroom options include both one- and two-bathroom layouts. The community serves households with low or moderate incomes, with income and occupancy guidelines and a waiting-list process for qualified applicants.

Shared spaces include a pool, tennis court, playground and clubhouse. Apartments have patios or balconies, dishwashers and additional storage. Laundry facilities and on-site management and maintenance are available within the gated grounds.

Spaces & layouts

Floor plans.

Floor plans for Desert Meadows
Layout	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Approx. area
Studio	Studio	1 full	413 sq ft
1 Bedroom	1 bedroom	1 full	658 sq ft
2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom	2 bedrooms	1 full	850 sq ft
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom	2 bedrooms	2 full	900 sq ft

Advertised rent.

Listed October 15, 2026

Layout starting prices

Monthly layout rent; income and occupancy restrictions and the community’s waiting-list process apply. Unit-specific lease terms and additional costs are not supplied.

Studio layout
From $787
Base rent per month
1 Bedroom layout
From $843
Base rent per month
2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom layout
From $1,012
Base rent per month
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom layout
From $1,012
Base rent per month

Pets.

Pets allowed: Pets are allowed.

Application & insurance.

Income and occupancy rules: Applicants must meet income guidelines based on the Greater Phoenix area median income and occupancy guidelines.
Waiting-list process: Qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and offered housing as it becomes available.