Rockefeller Group Kicks Off Construction of Phoenix Build-to-Rent Project

January 15, 2026

Single-Family Rental Development News Phoenix More West

The community is Rockefeller's third in its brand of Arizona single-family rental communities.

Rockefeller Group has started construction of Corsica Villas at Laveen, a 213-unit single-family rental community located in Phoenix. The project, at the base of South Mountain, will feature a mix of standalone duplexes and townhouses. Leasing at the community is expected to begin in mid-2027.

The project is the third iteration of the Rockefeller’s Corsica brand of build-to-rent projects in the Phoenix area, which launched with the development of Corsica Villas at Euclid and 20th, a 152-unit community in the Casa de Francisco neighborhood. The projects share similar approaches to space, privacy, and neighborhood-oriented living.

Corsica Villas at Laveen is being designed by Synectic Design, with BFL Construction serving as general contractor. Each unit is designed to include private backyards.

Amenities will include a central clubhouse with shared spaces, a resort-style pool and a dedicated dog park. Located at 8181 S 20th St., the community will lie approximately six miles southeast of downtown Phoenix. The project is adjacent to Sol 38, a residential community developed by Rockefeller Group in partnership with Liv Communities.

Since 2014, Rockefeller Group has co-developed more than 1,800 residential units in Arizona. The company has another 152 units under construction at Corsica Villas at Euclid & 20th, which will begin leasing in February.

Why SFR is still in Demand

Single-family rentals remain popular, despite policy suggestions to restrain investment in the property type. Both President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, separately, have mentioned plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.

A survey by the Center for Generational Kinetics finds that a significant number of renters are not interested in home ownership or see it as being beyond their means. The survey included 1,000 participants from ages 18 to 70 who currently live in a single-family rental home.

Of this cohort, only 8 percent of home renters defined the “American dream” as owning a home. Moreover, 70 percent said they are relieved to not have to pay for maintenance costs or taxes.