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Highlights
- Conveniently located
- State of the art workout facility
- 2 car garage
- Small private patio
- 2 pools, spa
- Gated single family home
Location
3966 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA|Desert Ridge
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Amenities for 3966 E Melinda Dr, Desert Ridge
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Carpet |
| Central Air | Natural Gas |
Building
| Exterior Type: Block | Exterior Type: Painted |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Swimming Pool |
Other
| Architecture Style: Spanish | Exterior Type: Stucco |
| Roof Type: Tile |
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About 3966 E Melinda Dr
Sweet deal!
This listing is 27% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Desert Ridge.
Property Status: Active Beautiful 3 bedroom (all upstairs), 2.5 bath (2 full upstairs, 1/2 downstairs), 2 car garage, gated single family home located in highly desirable Fireside at Desert Ridge. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless appliances including refrigerator, Entire downstairs of home and upstairs bathrooms are tiled . Small private patio .with. Incredible lifestyle living - 2 pools, spa, state of the art work-out facility, tennis, basketball and parks. Conveniently located close to Loop 101, SR 51, Desert Ridge Marketplace and City North Office Phone: (602) 402-4227 Copyright © 2026 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 3966 E Melinda Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Desert Ridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 85050 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Desert Ridge
3-bedroom apartments at 3966 E Melinda Dr cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Phoenix.
Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Desert Ridge
Phoenix
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,110 |
| March 2024 | $2,116 |
| April 2024 | $2,180 |
| May 2024 | $2,258 |
| June 2024 | $2,299 |
| July 2024 | $2,253 |
| August 2024 | $2,210 |
| September 2024 | $2,196 |
| October 2024 | $2,197 |
| November 2024 | $2,168 |
| December 2024 | $2,133 |
| January 2025 | $2,129 |
| February 2025 | $2,165 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2025 | $2,211 |
| May 2025 | $2,216 |
| June 2025 | $2,235 |
| July 2025 | $2,204 |
| August 2025 | $2,196 |
| September 2025 | $2,178 |
| October 2025 | $2,160 |
| November 2025 | $2,120 |
| December 2025 | $2,112 |
| January 2026 | $2,110 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,495 |
| March 2024 | $3,293 |
| April 2024 | $3,385 |
| May 2024 | $3,175 |
| June 2024 | $3,318 |
| July 2024 | $3,140 |
| August 2024 | $3,236 |
| September 2024 | $3,599 |
| October 2024 | $3,526 |
| November 2024 | $3,656 |
| December 2024 | $4,125 |
| January 2025 | $4,091 |
| February 2025 | $3,975 |
| March 2025 | $3,830 |
| April 2025 | $3,621 |
| May 2025 | $3,498 |
| June 2025 | $3,337 |
| July 2025 | $3,300 |
| August 2025 | $3,305 |
| September 2025 | $3,398 |
| October 2025 | $3,468 |
| November 2025 | $3,495 |
| December 2025 | $3,487 |
| January 2026 | $3,500 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 3966 E Melinda Dr
Fireside Elementary School
3725 e love cactus dr
phoenix, AZ, 85050
PK, K-6Public
A
Roadrunner School
16428 n 21st st
phoenix, AZ, 85022
PK, K-12Public
PVOnline
15002 n 32nd st
phoenix, AZ, 85032
K-12Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Desert Ridge | Phoenix, AZ
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Phoenix near 3966 E Melinda Dr
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 3966 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix
Groceries
2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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