One of the best parts of Phoenix is the jaw-dropping scenery. Whether you prefer to admire the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert or the lit-up skyline of downtown, these stunning views are a major reason that people choose to call this city home.
Kitchen with built-in desk space at Moontower. Pictured here is the Moonstone floorplan.
Whether the scenery is what draws you to Phoenix, or you see the gorgeous surroundings as an added bonus to an already bustling city, the views from your apartment can make a big difference in your living experience.
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At Moontower, we get lots of questions about what the views are from each of our floor plans. Since this can be a big factor when choosing an apartment in downtown Phoenix, we’ve created this guide comparing the view from different floor plans available at Moontower.
Comparing the Views of Different Floor Plans at Moontower
Which direction does each floor plan face?
| Floorplan | Size | Direction | Views |
| The Stargazer | Studio | North or South | E Garfield Street or E McKinley Street |
| The Moonstone | Studio | West | Outdoor Courtyard |
| The Southwestern | Studio | North | Outdoor Courtyard |
| The Rattler | One-bedroom | North or South | Outdoor Courtyard |
| The Foxtail | One-bedroom | North or South | E Garfield Street or E McKinley Street |
| The Nomad | One-bedroom | West | Outdoor Courtyard |
| The Sedona | One-bedroom | North and East or South and East | E Garfield Street or E McKinley Street |
| The Prickly Pear | One-bedroom | East | N 4th Street |
| The Palo Verde | One-bedroom | East | N 4th Street |
| The Agave | One-bedroom | North and West or South and West | E Garfield Street or E McKinley Street |
| The Sage | One-bedroom | West | Outdoor Courtyard |
| The Desert Lily | Two-bedroom | North or South | E Garfield Street or
E McKinley Street |
| The Oasis | Two-bedroom | West and South or West and North | Outdoor Courtyard |
Best Views for Specific Preferences
For the best views of the valley, mountains and Roosevelt Row
For views of Roosevelt Row, where First Fridays take place at the beginning of each month, you’ll want to look at The Desert Lily, The Agave, The Sedona, The Foxtail or The Stargazer. These units all either face or are on the corner of E Garfield Street, which is just a street over from Roosevelt Row.
Facing North, these units will have expansive city views where you can see the whole valley and mountains.*
The Desert Lily is the only two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that offers views of Roosevelt Row.
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The Agave, The Sedona, and The Foxtail are all one-bedroom, one-bathroom units, while The Stargazer is a studio unit. The Agave is the largest one-bedroom unit offered at Moontower, featuring a spacious living room and kitchen with a large peninsula, perfect for entertaining.
For the best city views
If you want to live facing ASU campus, you’ll want to consider The Desert Lily, The Agave, The Sedona, The Foxtail or The Stargazer. All of these units are offered either facing or are on the corner of E McKinley Street, which is just a few streets away from the heart of Arizona State’s campus. All five of these units are also offered facing North, or towards E Garfield Street.
Facing South, these units will have city views featuring the downtown Phoenix highrise skyline.*
Each of these floor plans offer balcony access, whether it’s a juliette or private balcony, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living space.
The Agave and The Sedona are the two corner units facing ASU, located on opposite sides of Moontower, but both still offer breathtaking views of campus and the downtown Phoenix skyline.
For the best views of the sunrise
If you are hoping to wake up to breathtaking views of downtown Phoenix in the morning, you’ll want to look at The Palo Verde, The Prickly Pear or The Sedona. These units, all facing East towards N 4th Street, guarantee a front-row seat to Phoenix’s daily sunrises.*
All of these units are one bedroom, one bathroom and offer private balcony access with The Sedona being the largest unit out of the three.
Each floor plan features a large kitchen island or peninsula, making it the perfect space to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise.
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For the best views of sunset
If you are looking to end your day on a high note with captivating views of the vibrant Phoenix sunset, you’ll want to look at The Oasis, The Sage, The Agave, The Nomad or The Moonstone. These apartments, facing West, offer the perfect vantage points to witness the sunset along with stunning views of the downtown Phoenix skyline.*
For an indoor-outdoor living concept, choose either The Oasis or The Agave, both of which feature private balcony access to end long days or start early mornings.
Despite not having balcony access, The Sage, The Agave, and The Moonstone all have floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views of all that downtown Phoenix has to offer.
Pictured here is the Palo Verde unit at Moontower, which includes an open concept living space and modern designs and finishes.
We hope this article has given you a feel for the different views you’ll have from your apartment at Moontower. Units on higher floors with better views will come at an additional charge, so lease now for the best views before the upper floors are sold out!
If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about Moontower, please contact our leasing staff! We are more than happy to help in your search for housing!
Note: Apartments below Floor 12 will have obstructed or partially obstructed views. Contact a leasing professional for more information.
