Craigslist Phoenix is the local classifieds section for the Phoenix metropolitan area, serving one of Craigslist’s largest markets. Here’s what you need to know:
Accessing Craigslist Phoenix
Craigslist Phoenix is accessible through phoenix.craigslist.org
Geographic Coverage
- Serves Phoenix metropolitan area
- Includes surrounding areas:
- Central Phoenix (CPH)
- East Valley (EVL)
- North Phoenix (NPH)
- West Valley (WVL)
Main Categories
- Housing
- Apartments/housing
- Rooms/shared
- Vacation rentals
- Commercial properties
- Jobs
- Full-time/part-time positions
- Gigs
- Resumes
- Services
- Computer services
- Creative services
- Household services
- Lessons/tutoring
- Community
- Activities
- Events
- Groups
- Lost & found
- Personals
- Strictly platonic
- Women seeking women
- Men seeking men
- Casual encounters
- Buy/Sell/Trade
- Cars & trucks
- Parts & accessories
- General merchandise
- Free stuff
Safety Tips
- Meeting Safely
- Choose public locations
- Tell someone where you’re going
- Bring a friend when possible
- Avoid home visits for first meetings
- Payment Security
- Never wire money
- Avoid advance payment requests
- Be wary of deals significantly below market value
- Use secure payment methods
- Common Scams to Avoid
- Fake rental listings
- Overpriced items with “urgent” sales
- Requests for personal financial information
- Too-good-to-be-true job opportunities
Best Practices
- Posting Ads
- Include clear photos
- Write detailed descriptions
- Set competitive pricing
- Update posts regularly
- Responding to Posts
- Read full descriptions carefully
- Ask questions before meeting
- Verify item condition
- Check prices against similar listings
Additional Resources
- Help & FAQ section available on site
- Personal safety tips page
- Scam prevention guidelines
- Legal terms of service