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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Community room
- Covered parking
- 24-hour maintenance
- Relaxing courtyards
Location
229 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA
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Property Overview
La Cascada II Apartments earns an overall expert rating of 8.8/10, with standout scores for price (10/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10), reflecting strong value, convenience, and a well-rounded living experience supported by features like a community room, covered parking, 24-hour maintenance, and relaxing courtyards. The property is verified and rated 7/10 for both quality and trustworthiness, offers 10 photos for better insight, sits very close to highly rated schools, and is considered great for pet friendliness due to numerous nearby pet services.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| A1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 700 sqft | $1,051 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to La Cascada II Apartments Located in the heart of Central Phoenix. Our beautifully landscaped community features serene ponds, inviting courtyards, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a range of thoughtful amenities and a dedicated management team, La Cascada is designed to make you feel right at home. Contact us today, and let our friendly staff help you find the perfect apartment! 24 Community Amenities: • 24-hour maintenance for your peace of mind • Scenic ponds and relaxing courtyards • Community room for socializing and events • Covered parking for added convenience Discover the charm and comfort of La Cascada II—your ideal senior living destination in Central Phoenix! |
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Amenities for La Cascada II Apartments
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 36 |
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About La Cascada II Apartments
Welcome to La Cascada II Apartments Located in the heart of Central Phoenix. Our beautifully landscaped community features serene ponds, inviting courtyards, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a range of thoughtful amenities and a dedicated management team, La Cascada is designed to make you feel right at home. Contact us today, and let our friendly staff help you find the perfect apartment! 24 Community Amenities: • 24-hour maintenance for your peace of mind • Scenic ponds and relaxing courtyards • Community room for socializing and events • Covered parking for added convenience Discover the charm and comfort of La Cascada II—your ideal senior living destination in Central Phoenix!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, La Cascada II Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Cascada II Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
La Cascada II Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
La Cascada II Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, La Cascada II Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
La Cascada II Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust La Cascada II Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
La Cascada II Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
La Cascada II Apartments is great for:
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 La Cascada II Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 2 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in Phoenix
1-bedroom apartments at La Cascada II Apartments cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Phoenix.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Phoenix
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,099 |
| June 2024 | $1,093 |
| July 2024 | $1,100 |
| August 2024 | $1,104 |
| September 2024 | $1,095 |
| October 2024 | $1,065 |
| November 2024 | $1,051 |
| December 2024 | $1,049 |
| January 2025 | $1,070 |
| February 2025 | $1,072 |
| March 2025 | $1,038 |
| April 2025 | $1,000 |
| May 2025 | $1,000 |
| June 2025 | $999 |
| July 2025 | $995 |
| August 2025 | $995 |
| September 2025 | $995 |
| October 2025 | $986 |
| November 2025 | $960 |
| December 2025 | $981 |
| January 2026 | $988 |
| February 2026 | $961 |
| March 2026 | $950 |
| April 2026 | $963 |
| May 2026 | $945 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 229 E Ruth Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$42,040/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,040 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,051.
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Schools near La Cascada II Apartments
Desert View Elementary School
8621 n 3rd st
phoenix, AZ, 85020
PK, K-6Public
C+
Foundation for Blind Children Preschool
1234 e northern ave
phoenix, AZ, 85020
PKPublic
Phoenix Day School for the Deaf
7654 n 19th ave
phoenix, AZ, 85021
PK, K-12Public
ASDB - ELP Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Preschool
1946 w morten ave
phoenix, AZ, 85021
PKPublic
Montecito Community School
715 e montecito ave
phoenix, AZ, 85014
PK, K-8Public
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Getting around Phoenix near 229 E Ruth Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 229 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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