Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, most of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the US Census Bureau, includes Maricopa and Pinal counties. Phoenix apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Phoenix apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.