Come Home to Our Desert Ridge Apartment Community

With easy access to Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale, our apartments near Desert Ridge are your connection to Phoenix living. Designer features like nine-foot ceilings with crown molding and wood-style flooring will make you proud to call any of our spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for rent in Maricopa County, AZ home.

Convenience to major employers like American Express and Mayo Clinic Hospital makes your everyday commute a breeze. And when you’re considering your weekend plans, you have plenty of options nearby. Cross a few errands off your list at Desert Ridge ... Read More

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Naturally-Lit Living Room at Our Desert Ridge Apartments

Spacious Bedroom at Our Desert Ridge Apartments in North Phoenix

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What We Offer

At Cortland, award-winning customer service is more than a promise – it's our passion. Our Maricopa County apartment community prioritizes each resident, ensuring that hospitality here is more than just a standard – it’s what we do best. With attention to every detail and a commitment to providing next-level apartment living, we make it clear that our residents are our number one priority. Every moment you spend with us is an opportunity to show how much you matter. At Cortland Desert Ridge, we believe in creating a vibrant community. We also welcome your furry friends! Our pet-friendly community includes convenience to the nearby Arizona Canal walkway.

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I’ve only been living here for about two weeks, but so far my experience has been great! Any maintenance issues I’ve had have been taken care of incredibly quickly, and I haven’t had any ongoing problems. The maintenance ... READ MORE
Sasha J - September 1, 2026
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Just moved from Nebraska - and love Cortland Desert Ridge. My 2BR/2BA is beautiful and spacious. Amazing pools! Manicured landscape. Super clean. Daily valet trash pick up. And so convenient to everything I need and ... READ MORE
Laurie Czyz - September 1, 2026
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My son just moved here from Indiana and chose Cortland because of is proximity to AMEX, the apartment layout and amenities. There were a few issues with appliances and fans, so he contacted maintenance. Luis and Raul came ... READ MORE
Greg Hilbert - August 25, 2026
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My experience living at Cortland Desert Ridge was truly amazing! Even as a more established community, the team does an incredible job keeping the grounds beautiful and the homes well maintained. Everything always felt cared for ... READ MORE
Priya Sharma - August 20, 2026
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Maria was amazing!
Robert Roessel - June 12, 2026
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