Whether you’re a morning lap swimmer or simply someone trying to beat the desert heat from the comfort of your home, having easy access to a pool is an invaluable amenity in Phoenix. Arguably the most impactful perk to make apartment life as enjoyable as possible, a proper apartment pool can make all the difference, especially in the dog days of summer.
With so many Phoenix apartment complexes being equipped with pools, it can be hard to sift through the excess options to find the one that’s right for you. That’s why we did the hard work for you and curated a list of some of the top apartment pools in Phoenix. Find the perfect pool and fill out your application today.
Desert Club
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With the sound of rushing water from multiple fountains acting as the soundtrack, the Desert Club looks like something you’d find at a five-star resort. With palm trees lining the perimeter and lounge chairs peppered throughout, this desert oasis is designed to leave residents wanting for nothing more and it undoubtedly delivers on that.
This 497-unit Desert View community also boasts a poolside open-air lounge. This covered area comes complete with a fireplace, flatscreen TV, and plush chairs around a small table. Ideal for game nights with friends or a little alone time at the end of a long day, the pool area at Desert Club has it all and then some.
56 North
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Another desirable apartment pool in Desert View, the pool at 56 North is secluded and serene. Surrounded by lush greenery and lined with lounge chairs the crystal clear waters of the pool act as a true desert paradise for the people lucky enough to call this 344-unit apartment community home.
Next to the pool, residents are free to enjoy the outdoor lounge and professional-grade grilling area. The perfect place to host friends for a meal or impress that special someone on date night, 56 North is a great place to enjoy the great outdoors every day in Phoenix.
The Logan at Osborn
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Located in the coveted Central Avenue Corridor, the pool at The Logan at Osborn is absolutely stunning. The side-by-side pool and hot tub setup is ideal for lap swimmers and casual soakers alike.
With soaring palm trees, umbrella-covered lounge chairs and a poolside bar lining the perimeter, there’s something for everyone on the sundeck at The Logan at Osborn. Whether you’re cracking open a new book under a cabana or meticulously maintaining your tan, you’ve got what you need right outside your door at this 388-unit community.
Elevation on Central
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Located just one block off the Grand Canalscape Trail north of Downtown Phoenix, this 266-unit Alhambra community boasts one of the best-equipped courtyard-style pools you’ll ever find at an apartment complex. The Elevation on Central pool has multiple fully-covered cabanas, artificial turf under the lounge chairs lining the pool and enough room for swimming laps or soaking the day away.
To take it all up a notch, overlooking the spacious pool area and sundeck is the large jacuzzi. This hot tub high up above the swimming area will have you feeling like you’re at a desert spa the second your skin touches the water.
Avenue 25
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This may look like the backyard of some Hollywood celebrity’s mansion but it’s not. It’s the communal pool area at Avenue 25, an upscale 254-unit apartment community in Deer Valley. Elegant in design and versatile in practice this space is perfect for Sunday soaks, Wednesday water aerobics and everything in between.
Lined with lounge chairs and shaded by the building itself, this courtyard-style pool benefits from ample shade coverage, depending on the time of day, and is just a few steps away from the luxuriously-adorned indoor lounge. No matter what mood you’re in, the amenities at Avenue 25 always have you covered.
The Residences at FortyTwo25
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The Residences at FortyTwo25 has a beautiful pool. Complete with European-inspired fountains, lush greenery and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your time in the desert sun, this serene swim space is where you want to be on a hot day in Papago Vista.
Just around the corner from the pool, residents can warm up by the clay fireplace. A uniquely southwestern amenity, this cozy hangout is perfect for card games, fireside chats and morning cups of coffee before long days at work.
Rise Encore
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With a cool mid-century modern aesthetic, the pool area at Rise Encore exudes a relaxing and retro vibe all its own. The pool’s winding shape provides multiple pockets of space that make it comfortable for a few separate groups to enjoy at a time and the soaring palm trees add to the calming resort-style ambiance.
With yellow lounge chairs sitting atop artificial turf and grey Adirondacks looking out on the pool, this is undoubtedly one of the best places in all of West Phoenix to ride out the heat of the summer in comfort and style.
Mandarina
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With a unique half-moon shape, the pool area at Mandarina is perfectly designed to make the stresses of your daily life melt away. From the second you step foot into the pool, stress simply has no chance of finding you. Shielded from the outside world by its courtyard design, this serene desert escape is second to none in the Camelback East area.
The spacious sundeck surrounding the pool packs a punch thanks to the ample lounge chairs, four-top tables and patches of artificial turf. Beyond that, the pool area also features a circular jacuzzi. This spacious hot tub is perfect for soaking away soreness after a tough workout or amping up the relaxation after an especially long work week.
Aura Central
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The second Central Avenue Corridor apartment community to grace this list, the pool at Aura Central is supremely equipped. With lounge chairs atop artificial turf, an in-water bench lining the perimeter of one side of the pool and a unique seating area with covered loungers, this is a one-stop shop for fun in the sun and it’s only seconds from your front door.
Elevated up on a platform a couple of feet above the pool area is the secluded jacuzzi lounge. This cool hangout area is equipped with a large rectangular hot tub and is accompanied by designer couches. With enough distance from the pool, this relaxing retreat is the place you want to be at the end of a tough week.
Arcadia Lofts
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The 70s-inspired pool at Arcadia Lofts may be small but it’s also mighty thanks in large part to its nostalgic vibes, sunkissed water and lush greenery. Simple in design, the kidney-bean-shaped pool at this 63-unit boutique Papago Vista community is entirely unique and ideal for everyone from weekend loungers to full-time influencers and everyone in between.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this fenced-in pool area benefits from shade coverage depending on the time of day and provides umbrellas for the times when the sun is shining directly down on the swim area. Combine a design like this with Phoenix’s legendary year-round weather and you’ve got yourself a winning combination.
The perfect Phoenix pool is waiting for you
Whether you want to soak the stress away, start each morning with a few laps or just keep your tan in pristine condition all year long, the pools featured above all provide the resources you need to get the job done. Find your favorite apartment pool in Phoenix and fill out your application today. That desert sun isn’t getting any colder.
