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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

3547 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
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Management

Vesta Management Group

Leasing office

(602) 334-1366

Property Overview

Portofino Apartments offers strong overall value with a high expert rating, excellent price and amenity scores, and a convenient location. It also includes all utilities, has nearby schools and a pet supply store, and stands out for its balance of affordability, features, and accessibility.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Portofino Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Portofino 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.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath530 sqft$950–$1,278 /mo3 units availableThank you for your interest in one of our units at Portofino Apartments! Our office is located at 3547 E Van Buren, and we’re open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM for unit viewings. If you apply on the same day, you view the unit, we’ll waive the $200 admin fee as part of our Look & Lease special. We’re also offering a move-in special of just $499 for the first month’s rent on any approved application. To apply, please bring your photo ID, two months of pay stubs or bank statements showing direct deposits, and a $50 money order for the application fee per adult over 18. For more questions, call us at (602) 334-1366 or reply to this message. Feel free to stop by to check out the unit!

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Amenities for Portofino Apartments

Apartment Amenities

All Utilites Included

Appliances

Fridge and Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs 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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Portofino Apartments

HomeApartments in Phoenix Portofino Apartments

Thank you for your interest in one of our units at Portofino Apartments! Our office is located at 3547 E Van Buren, and we’re open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM for unit viewings. If you apply on the same day, you view the unit, we’ll waive the $200 admin fee as part of our Look & Lease special. We’re also offering a move-in special, first month’s rent FREE on any approved application. To apply, please bring your photo ID, two months of pay stubs or bank statements showing direct deposits, and a $50 money order for the application fee per adult over 18. For more questions, call us at (602) 334-1366 or reply to this message. Feel free to stop by to check out the unit! Move in special on approved credit. First month's rent Free Credit friendly, First-time renters and felony friendly. Felony friendly Deposits 300.00-800.00 ALL UTILITES INCLUDED!!!!!! Units range from 950.00 to 1450.00 with everything included


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Portofino Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Portofino 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.
How we rated Portofino Apartments
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.
Portofino 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.
Portofino 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, Portofino 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.
Portofino 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·6A 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 Portofino Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Portofino 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 3 highest rated

Picture of apartment complex is not correct. These are though! Near 35th St & Van Buren. Not a visit. Have lived here 8 months!

Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Sep 18, 2020

Dope spot

RJ Castle

RJ Castle

Jul 16, 2020

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Portofino Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Portofino Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Phoenix

1-bedroom apartments at Portofino Apartments cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Phoenix.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Phoenix
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,059
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$948
June 2026$950
July 2026$924
August 2026$930
September 2026$941
October 2026$980

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 3547 E Van Buren St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$38,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near Portofino Apartments

David Crockett Elementary School

501 n 36th st

phoenix, AZ, 85008

K-5Public
C-

Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

4825 e roosevelt st

phoenix, AZ, 85008

K-8Public
C-

Orange Early Learning Center

5048 e oak st

phoenix, AZ, 85008

PKPublic

Creighton Virtual Academy

2702 e flower st

phoenix, AZ, 85016

K-8Public
C-

Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center

910 e washington st

phoenix, AZ, 85034

PK, KPublic
B
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Getting around Phoenix near 3547 E Van Buren St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3547 E Van Buren St, Phoenix

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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La Familia Carniceria
2801 E Van Buren St
R & D Market
2801 E Van Buren St
Food City Supermarket
3205 E McDowell Rd
Food Mart
4352 E McDowell Rd
Food City Supermarket
4430 E McDowell Rd

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