With so many apartment options in downtown Phoenix, it can be challenging to sort through all the choices and find the one that best suits your needs.
Moontower Phoenix offers many floor plan options to tour, high-end amenities and a favorable location in downtown Phoenix that will make a perfect home for our future residents. However, we know how important it is to analyze all of your options with similar location and amenities.
To help you narrow down your options and understand what each property has to offer, we’ve made a side-by-side comparison between Moontower and AVE Phoenix Terra to evaluate the basics, location, amenities, pricing and floor plans.
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Photo courtesy to AVE Phoenix Terra
Comparing Downtown Phoenix Apartments: Moontower v. AVE Phoenix Terra
| Property | Moontower | AVE Phoenix Terra |
| Address | 811 N. 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ | 555 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ |
| Year Built | 2023 | 2022 |
| Number of Stories | 24 | 7 |
| Distance from Roosevelt Row | 6-minute walk | 9-minute walk |
The Basics
To start, let’s look at the basics.
Moontower
Address: 811 N. 3rd St
Year Built: 2023
Number of Units: 326
Number of Stories: 24
X Phoenix
Address: 555 N 5th Ave
Year Built: 2022
Number of Units: 348
Number of Stories: 7
Location
Moontower
Located at 811 N. 3rd St, Moontower is just one block from the vibrant Roosevelt Row art district. With its array of art galleries, trendy boutiques and acclaimed restaurants, there’s always something exciting to explore nearby.
You’ll be within walking distance of popular spots like Cobra Arcade Bar, Sazerac PHX and Xanadu Coffee Co. Plus, local attractions such as the Phoenix Center for the Arts, Stand Up Live Comedy Club and Chase Field are just a short stroll away.
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AVE Phoenix Terra
Located at 555 N 5th Ave, AVE Phoenix Terra is just blocks away from art galleries, restaurants, bars and boutique shops downtown.
AVE Phoenix Terra is directly across the street from Vig and Cibo, 20 minutes away from Scottsdale Fashion Square for high-end shopping and close to Phoenix attractions such as Chase Field and the Footprint Center.
Photo courtesy to AVE Phoenix Terra
Amenities
Both locations offer a wide range of amenities. To make the comparison process easier, we have created this chart of the amenities available at each location.
| Moontower | AVE Phoenix Terra | |
| Pool | X | X |
| Hot Tub | X | X |
| Fitness Center | X | X |
| Yoga Studio | X | X |
| On-Demand Equipment | X | X |
| Private Conference Rooms | X | X |
| Clubhouse/Lounge | X | X |
| Outdoor Space w/ Grilling | X | X |
| Sauna | X | |
| On-site Coffee Shop | X | |
| Parking | X | X |
| Bike Parking | X | X |
For more information on amenities, visit the amenities pages for Moontower and AVE Phoenix Terra.
Photo courtesy to AVE Phoenix Terra
Pricing and Floor Plans
Moontower
Moontower offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. At the time of publication in January 2025, pricing ranges from $1,599 to $2,799 per month depending on floor plan type and availability. You can find current pricing on our floor plan page.
The kitchen features elevated finishes and fixtures including white oak cabinets, brass hardware, marble-look quartz countertops and zellige-inspired backsplash. The space is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a full-sized fridge, oven and stove top, microwave and dishwasher.
Bedroom in Moontower’s model unit.
AVE Phoenix Terra
AVE Phoenix Terra offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
At the time of publication in January 2025, pricing ranges from around $1,706 to $4,480 per month depending on the unit type. All rates are subject to change. You can find current availability and pricing on AVE Phoenix Terra’s floorplan page or contact their leasing team for more details.
In-unit amenities include stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops in the kitchen as well as vinyl flooring in living areas and custom carpeting in bedrooms. Each room comes with a washer and dryer. Select apartments feature kitchen islands, built-in wine refrigerators, double sinks and private patios/balconies.
Photo courtesy to AVE Phoenix Terra
We hope this article will give you insight on these downtown Phoenix properties and help you decide which is best for you. If you have any questions about Moontower or downtown Phoenix living, contact our leasing staff! We would love to help you with your housing search.
